Loneliness affects mental health of millions, yet many feel ashamed to talk about it : Loneliness affects mental health of millions, yet many feel ashamed to talk about it

4 May 2022 / Mental Health Awareness Week

New guidance to inform choices about cosmetic procedures : New guidance to inform choices about cosmetic procedures

19 Jul 2021 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Mental Health Foundation, Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners and British Beauty Council issue new guidance to inform choices about cosmetic procedures.

Project to improve mental health by connecting to ‘watery’ nature : Project to improve mental health by connecting to ‘watery’ nature

12 May 2021 / Challenging mental health inequalities

A new project has been announced today to improve people’s mental health through connecting to ‘watery’ nature.

Aisha Sheikh-Anene appointed as Chair of Board of Trustees : Aisha Sheikh-Anene appointed as Chair of Board of Trustees

15 Jun 2020 / Challenging mental health inequalities

The Mental Health Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Aisha Sheikh-Anene as its new chair of trustees.

Kindness announced as theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 : Kindness announced as theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

9 Apr 2020 / Mental Health Awareness Week

“Kindness” has been announced as the new theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Young people feel isolated and lonely when experiencing mental health problems : Young people feel isolated and lonely when experiencing mental health problems

26 Nov 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Hundreds of thousands of young people feel isolated, lonely and uncertain about who to turn to when experiencing mental health problems – major new report.

Mental Health Foundation's reaction to Queen's Speech : Mental Health Foundation's reaction to Queen's Speech

19 Nov 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities

The New Conservative government’s plans for health and the NHS outlined today included a welcome commitment to reforming the Mental Health Act and social care.  But it must go much further to tackle the root causes of poor mental health and also invest in prevention if we are to address the unacceptable levels of mental ill health.

Mental Health Foundation appoints new Chief Executive : Mental Health Foundation appoints new Chief Executive

9 Oct 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities

People with learning disabilities at high risk of targeting for hate crime : People with learning disabilities at high risk of targeting for hate crime

12 Sep 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Report shows that people with learning disabilities are at high risk of targeting for hate crime yet remain “invisible” in Government crime statistics.

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival launches tenth year : Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival launches tenth year

28 Jan 2016 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Mental Health Foundation is to celebrate the tenth year of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival with a series of special announcements.