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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UK using harmful habits to manage mental health : UK using harmful habits to manage mental health
11 May 2026 / Prevention resources and tools
New data we released today has revealed widespread use of unhealthy coping mechanisms by people when they are “stressed, anxious, or low.”
Ending of resettlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers : Ending of resettlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers
3 Oct 2025
We respond to an announcement by the Prime Minister about changes to rules around the reunification of successful asylum seekers and their families.
How the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all : How the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all
15 Apr 2025
With the release of the latest edition of our report, 'The mental health of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK', we highlight the huge economic, social and health costs of the ban on asylum seekers working.
Our response to the planned closure of the Refugee Employability Programme : Our response to the planned closure of the Refugee Employability Programme
9 Dec 2024
We respond to the news the UK government plan to close a programme designed to support refugees with integrating and finding work.
Charity "mentoring scheme" gives refugees skills to flourish : Charity "mentoring scheme" gives refugees skills to flourish
6 Feb 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is today (6 February) shining a spotlight on its mentoring scheme, which pairs Scotland’s refugee and asylum-seeking communities with employers, equipping them with the life skills, confidence and opportunity to make a full contribution to their new home – as well as fostering social connections and boosting their mental health.
New mentoring scheme for refugees launched in Scotland : New mentoring scheme for refugees launched in Scotland
8 Aug 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities
A new mentoring project for refugees, which was recently launched in Scotland, is calling for volunteer mentors to get involved.