Anxiety is gripping the UK as many suffer in silence : Anxiety is gripping the UK as many suffer in silence
15 May 2023 / Mental Health Awareness Week
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Breaking Barriers at National Perinatal Mental Health Conference : Breaking Barriers at National Perinatal Mental Health Conference
8 Mar 2023 / Families, children and young people
In March 2023, our Amplifying Maternal Voices project held the first National Perinatal Mental Health Conference led by the Foundation since 2018, with the theme of ‘Breaking Barriers’.
Two senior appointments announced at the Mental Health Foundation : Two senior appointments announced at the Mental Health Foundation
20 Feb 2023 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The government must deliver a comprehensive mental health plan, say mental health charities : The government must deliver a comprehensive mental health plan, say mental health charities
31 Jan 2023 / Influencing policies
Today, leading mental health charities and social enterprises have branded the newly-announced Major Conditions Strategy as a betrayal of the government’s promise to develop a visionary new plan for mental health.
The cross-government Mental Health and Well-being Plan : The cross-government Mental Health and Well-being Plan
24 Jan 2023 / Challenging mental health inequalities
Today’s news that there will be no new dedicated cross-government plan for mental health is a huge step backwards.
UK adults report poorer sleep, seeing friends less often and exercising less : UK adults report poorer sleep, seeing friends less often and exercising less
17 Jan 2023 / Survey
Our recent survey reveals many people are not able to do the things needed for good mental health.
Stress, anxiety and hopelessness over personal finances widespread across UK : Stress, anxiety and hopelessness over personal finances widespread across UK
17 Nov 2022 / Survey
The UK population is experiencing widespread levels of stress, anxiety and hopelessness in response to financial concerns, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
An open letter to the Prime Minister about the Online Safety Bill : An open letter to the Prime Minister about the Online Safety Bill
14 Oct 2022 / Influencing policies
Letter to current and future Prime Minister on cost-of-living crisis and mental health system : Letter to current and future Prime Minister on cost-of-living crisis and mental health system
25 Aug 2022 / Challenging mental health inequalities
An open letter to the current and future Prime Minister: There has been significant attention this month on the current cost-of-living crisis and the likelihood of a recession, which could last for years. But so far, there has been no recognition of the risk this poses to the nation’s mental health.