Facing the flames: courage and creativity : Facing the flames: courage and creativity
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Artist, educator and storyteller, Sarmed Mirza, took part in our recent firewalk to raise funds for our work at the Mental Health Foundation.
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025 : Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025
Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival is one of the world's leading arts events dedicated to mental health.
England's mental health is getting worse : England's mental health is getting worse
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The government has released the latest data about mental illness and treatment across the population in England. It confirms that more people than ever are struggling with their mental health - and they are not making it up.
What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament? : What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament?
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What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament? We’ve analysed the General Election manifestos of the main parties for their commitments to mental health prevention.
Going smokefree : Going smokefree
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In October 2023, the Government announced its proposal to increase the age of sale of tobacco in England. Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation and Co-Chair of the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership, shares why this is good news for mental health.
Reflections on the Conservative and Labour party conferences : Reflections on the Conservative and Labour party conferences
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 : Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living
Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action.
Using art to express emotions with students in Wales : Using art to express emotions with students in Wales
/ 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.
A new strategy, a new opportunity to protect Scotland’s mental health : A new strategy, a new opportunity to protect Scotland’s mental health
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As the Scottish Government prepares a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, we have a fresh opportunity to protect our nation’s mental health and well-being in the context of these national challenges and to draft a truly whole-of-government Strategy.
To Level Up or Not Level Up : To Level Up or Not Level Up
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How the Levelling Up white paper affects public mental health and what needs to happen next.