In the face of fear : In the face of fear
Research carried out for this report suggests that we are becoming more fearful as a nation. Our survey emphatically indicates that people perceive our world as having become more frightening and frightened.
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Tackling social inequalities to reduce mental health problems : Tackling social inequalities to reduce mental health problems
This report describes the extent of inequalities contributing to poor mental health in the UK today. It explains how certain circumstances interact with our own risks and discusses communities that are facing vulnerabilities.
What is anxiety? : What is anxiety?
We explore what anxiety means, the causes, coping strategies and different types of anxiety disorders.
What causes anxiety? : What causes anxiety?
We look at the causes of anxiety, and the social and environmental factors that can contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety.
Building resilient communities: Making every contact count for public mental health : Building resilient communities: Making every contact count for public mental health
This report focuses on resilience; setting out the types of services, resources and infrastructure that need to be in place locally to support resilient communities, helping people to ‘feel good and function well’.
Prevention Review 2015 : Prevention Review 2015
The aim of this paper is to scope the public mental health research landscape today with a particular focus on the evidence around prevention and the fundamental determinants of mental health and mental health inequity.
Becoming Dad: A guide for new fathers : Becoming Dad: A guide for new fathers
A guide to becoming a dad - looking after yourself, the baby's mother, your relationships, work-life balance and where to go for help if you're struggling.
Added value: mental health as a workplace asset : Added value: mental health as a workplace asset
Our report shows that the value added by people with mental health problems in the workforce is greater than the costs arising, and improving and protecting mental health secures that value and should help reduce cost.
Make it Count: Guide for parents and carers : Make it Count: Guide for parents and carers
This guide is for parents and carers to help children understand, protect and sustain their mental health.
A Young Parent Guide to Loneliness : A Young Parent Guide to Loneliness
In collaboration with The Lullaby Trust we have developed this guide to support young parents who may be feeling lonely.