/ Families, children and young people
As thousands of 18 year olds in the UK have begun, or are about to begin, their university experience, starting with the infamous ‘freshers’ week, now is an opportune moment to discuss the mental health crisis in universities.
The concept of me trekking the Great Wall of China was initially just a passing comment from my brother who works for the Mental Health Foundation. I have never been one to decline a challenge, so a couple of weeks later I signed up.
/ Prevention resources and tools
You might not know it, but today is World Mindfulness Day! Here at the Mental Health Foundation, we have been advocating for mindfulness since 2010.
/ Prevention resources and tools
Over the past 10 years, I have had numerous different therapists and different types of talking therapies.
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
In this blog we explore the impact the TV show Love Island has on mental health and other topics, like body image.
Blog article asking the question; "What place or space helps with your mental health?"
/ Prevention resources and tools
We asked on social media "What do you do to look after your mental health?" This is what was said.
/ Influencing policies
Matt Hancock has succeeded Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, appointed just a few days after the NHS celebrated its 70th birthday with a 3.4% increased funding settlement.
/ Families, children and young people
Many debate about the wider effects of screen time on children and young people. So, what does the evidence say?
/ Families, children and young people
Now is a particularly exciting time to be joining the Foundation because of its commitment to prevention and the leadership role it continues to play in this field. Most importantly, effective prevention avoids the considerable distress that mental ill-health causes children and their families and ensures that young people can plan for their future with hope, not fear.
