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Financial strain is driving the UK’s anxiety : Financial strain is driving the UK’s anxiety

15 May 2023 / Mental Health Awareness Week

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.

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

New prevention strategy and new President : New prevention strategy and new President

21 Nov 2019 /

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.