Black single parents and peer support in Wales : Black single parents and peer support in Wales
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Exploring the barriers Black single parents face in accessing peer support in Wales.
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"Men in demanding jobs are told to man up." : "Men in demanding jobs are told to man up."
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Robert Edwards has spent nearly two decades working in one of the UK’s toughest professions: the prison service. Over the years, he’s witnessed many traumatic events, including multiple suicides. It left him with PTSD and pushed him to the edge.
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.
Black mental health and resilience : Black mental health and resilience
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
This piece explores some of the historical factors that affect mental health within the Black community, explains how this history shapes Black mental health today, why ‘resilience’ can be a double-edged term, and what should change to address these inequalities.
The unsung heroes of Black history and mental health : The unsung heroes of Black history and mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
For Black History Month, we’re celebrating the unsung heroes of Black History and pioneers of mental health.
Reclaiming and liberating narratives of Black history : Reclaiming and liberating narratives of Black history
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The theme of Black History Month UK 2024 is “Reclaiming Narratives”. Mental Health Foundation Becoming a Man (BAM) Programme Manager and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Ntale Eastmond shares his interpretation of the theme with a focus on liberation narratives.
Boost your child’s mental health with adventure : Boost your child’s mental health with adventure
How does adventure benefit children and young people's mental health and support their learning and development? Read our blog with AdventureMind.
How running has boosted my mental health : How running has boosted my mental health
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Sami, 23, who lives in Manchester, has found running to make a big difference to his mental health. Having sought support for suicidal feelings, anxiety and an eating disorder, his therapist recommended The Running Charity. This has had a huge impact on him and his mental health.
Fitness community helps parents' mental health : Fitness community helps parents' mental health
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Mark Lloyd (known as Lloydy), 49, and parent of two, runs a group training fitness business called Brawd in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Read his story.
Looking after my mental health one move at a time : Looking after my mental health one move at a time
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Bethan Davies completed the London Marathon for the Mental Health Foundation in memory of her friend Jon who she lost to suicide last year. Read her story