Mental Health Foundation’s Director of England, Alexa Knight, reflects on the 2023 Conservative and Labour party conferences and the implications for public mental health.
Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action.
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Financial strain and poverty are key drivers of poor mental health. Recent statistics published by the Scottish Government underscore our concerns about the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on people's mental health.
During May we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week in Northern Ireland with a wealth of community events.
Read about all the events happening during Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 across Northern Ireland.
This year for Mental Health Awareness Week we are focusing on anxiety. We all feel anxious from time to time. We are kickstarting a nationwide conversation, encouraging people to share their own experiences and any helpful ideas on how they manage anxiety.
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Written by our CEO, Mark Rowland, this blog reflects on the findings of racism, misogyny and homophobia from the recent Casey report, and how this affects mental health.
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
This blog article discusses the impact of racism on racialised communities and outlines a series of resources and tips on racism and mental health.
/ Prevention resources and tools
Last summer, we collaborated with Merthyr Tydfil College and artist Bill Taylor-Beales to help students and staff express emotions creatively, in a safe and supportive environment through the Art + Soul project.
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Becoming a Man (BAM) Counsellor, Hugh Mayers writes a blog speaking from his experiences working with young men about mental health and explores how the landscape for men's mental health is changing.
