Why movement this Mental Health Awareness Week? : Why movement this Mental Health Awareness Week?
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There are lots of mental health benefits to movement. Find out why we've chosen it as the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024.
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Why mental health awareness matters : Why mental health awareness matters
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Mental Health Foundation's Director of England Alexa Knight tackles the value of mental health awareness, in light of recent questions about whether it has gone "too far".
Going smokefree; why the new age of sale proposal for smoking is good news for mental health : Going smokefree; why the new age of sale proposal for smoking is good news for mental health
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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.
My first year as a member of the Diverse Experience Advisory Panel : My first year as a member of the Diverse Experience Advisory Panel
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Carola shares her experiences of her first year as a member of the Diverse Experience Advisory Panel (DEAP) in Scotland.
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
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Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action.
Figures show those most impacted by cost-of-living crisis experience the most mental distress : Figures show those most impacted by cost-of-living crisis experience the most mental distress
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Financial strain and poverty are key drivers of poor mental health. Recent statistics published by the Scottish Government underscore our concerns about the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on people's mental health.
Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 in Northern Ireland : Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 in Northern Ireland
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During May we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week in Northern Ireland with a wealth of community events.
Mental Health for Better Days events 2023 : Mental Health for Better Days events 2023
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Read about all the events happening during Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 across Northern Ireland.
Why anxiety is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 : Why anxiety is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
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This year for Mental Health Awareness Week we are focusing on anxiety. We all feel anxious from time to time. We are kickstarting a nationwide conversation, encouraging people to share their own experiences and any helpful ideas on how they manage anxiety.