Financial strain is driving the UK’s anxiety : Financial strain is driving the UK’s anxiety
15 May 2023 / Mental Health Awareness Week
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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 /
Our recent survey reveals many people are not able to do the things needed for good mental health.
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.
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
One in four UK adults (25 per cent) say they have felt lonely some or all of the time over the last month, according to a survey of 6,000 UK adults commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
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.