UK's 20-year social media experiment must end : UK's 20-year social media experiment must end
27 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
We've published our response to the UK government's Growing Up in the Online World consultation
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Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds : Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds
12 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
Users of sharing app Olio, which helps people save money, cut waste, and connect with their community, are discovering unexpected benefits including improved mood, a renewed sense of purpose, and stronger community connections.
Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes : Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes
6 Nov 2025
Our new research highlights which factors provide the best chance of addressing rising levels of poor mental health, and reducing inequalities.
Our initial views on new NHS data on mental health in England : Our initial views on new NHS data on mental health in England
26 Jun 2025
Following the publication of the first Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey in a decade, we share our views on the findings.
Top-up Universal Credit payments for parents could prevent poor mental health : Top-up Universal Credit payments for parents could prevent poor mental health
23 Oct 2024
New research from the Mental Health Foundation and SIPHER Consortium shows up to 100,000 mental health appointments could be freed up through Universal Credit top-ups for households caring for children.
Students in Scotland report significant symptoms of depression : Students in Scotland report significant symptoms of depression
1 Dec 2022
The largest study on the mental health and well-being of college students in Scotland has revealed more than one-third (37%) experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months, according to the report published by the Mental Health Foundation today.
Mental health problems cost Scottish economy at least GBP 8.8 billion a year : Mental health problems cost Scottish economy at least GBP 8.8 billion a year
2 Mar 2022
Mental Health Foundation calls for Scottish Government commitment to cost-effective prevention of poor mental health
Mental health problems cost Northern Ireland at least GBP 3.4 billion a year : Mental health problems cost Northern Ireland at least GBP 3.4 billion a year
2 Mar 2022
Mental health problems cost the Northern Irish economy at least £3.4 billion annually according to a new report published today by the Mental Health Foundation and London School of Economics and Political Science with support from Queen’s University Belfast.
Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year : Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year
2 Mar 2022
Mental Health Foundation and London School of Economics and Political Science joint report examines the scale of costs.
Call for students to share views on mental health support at college : Call for students to share views on mental health support at college
23 Feb 2022
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is calling on college students living in Scotland to share their experiences to help improve mental health and wellbeing support at colleges across the country.