We work towards good mental health for all and as everyone knows, prevention is better than cure. Everything we do is focused on protecting people's mental health.
Our work involves rigorous research, and practical projects to identify what's most helpful, public information that empowers people to look after their mental health and influencing work to move policies in the right direction.
We know that some communities are at higher risk of mental health problems, which is due to the social, economic, and environmental circumstances that they find themselves in. Much of our work is to challenge these mental health inequalities by helping those at the greatest risk.
Programmes
We test and evaluate the best approaches to improving mental health in communities across the UK and then roll them out as widely as possible.
Research
We publish studies and reports on what protects mental health as well as the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them.
Policy and advocacy
We propose solutions and call on national and local government for change to address the causes of poor mental health and enhance things known to protect it.
Public engagement
We offer the public evidence-based, free information to help them look after their own and their loved ones’ mental health. We are also the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
What prevention means and how it can help
There are lots of things that influence our mental health, such as our own history and social circumstances.
While it isn’t possible to stop all mental ill-health from developing, many mental health problems can be prevented with the right approach.
The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health
COVID-19 research
Throughout the pandemic we have led a UK-wide study of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s mental health.
COVID-19 resources
We shared tips and advice to help the nation look after their mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Response Programme
Our Covid Response Programme aims to deliver targeted support to those whose mental health has been affected by the pandemic.
Mental Health at Work
