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.
Counting the toll of discrimination and dehumanising language : Counting the toll of discrimination and dehumanising language
/ Influencing policies
In the aftermath of the wave of racist riots in the UK, we look at the mental health impacts, how we got here and what we need to do to make sure it never happens again.
The Casey report and its implications for mental health : The Casey report and its implications for mental health
/ 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.
Racism and mental health : Racism and 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.
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.
Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity : Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Joint statement by Chair of Trustees and CEO – The Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity.
Death of George Floyd has affected people all over the world : Death of George Floyd has affected people all over the world
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
How the death of George Floyd has affected people all over the world – and the deep impact it has on mental health.
One day in lockdown - the Creating Communities Project : One day in lockdown - the Creating Communities Project
/ Mental health in later life
The Creating Communities Project began in April 2019 and aims to increase social connections and good mental health among people living in later life housing schemes in Hackney.
Reclaiming our heritage : Reclaiming our heritage
In 2007, the Mental Health Foundation held the first ever Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF). Since then, it has grown to be the largest and oldest mental health festival in the world and as such it has become a significant part of the Scottish cultural landscape.