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Talking about mental health can sometimes feel like a big, daunting thing. Many of us worry about saying the wrong thing, making things worse, or not knowing how to help.
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Taking action together : Taking action together
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is encouraging people to take action for good mental health. Here, two members of the Diverse Experiences Advisory Panel (DEAP) talk about the transformative power of taking collective action to influence change.
Our bold new recommendations for the proposed under-16s social media ban : Our bold new recommendations for the proposed under-16s social media ban
/ Online lives and digital well-being
Following a review of evidence and discussions with young people, experts, and bereaved parents to understand what a responsible, proportionate response should be to the proposed under-16s social media ban, we have set out our bold new recommendations restricting social media companies’ access to children, alongside increasing support for children’s wellbeing.
What is social prescribing? : What is social prescribing?
Discover how social prescribing connects people with community activities and non‑medical support to improve mental health, reduce loneliness and strengthen wellbeing.
Protecting Children’s Mental Health Online : Protecting Children’s Mental Health Online
/ Online lives and digital well-being
On 2 March 2026, the Mental Health Foundation and Liz Twist MP brought together young activists, civil society leaders, clinicians, and policymakers for a vital conversation in Parliament about the pressing issue of how to keep children safe in the online world.
Why human connection matters at university : Why human connection matters at university
/ Prevention resources and tools
This blog in partnership with Student Minds for University Mental Health Day explores the importance and need for connection at university for our mental health and wellbeing.
Understanding men's experiences of self-harm : Understanding men's experiences of self-harm
Self-Injury Awareness Day, observed every year on March 1st, is a moment to tackle stigma, celebrate recovery, and share messages of strength and hope for those struggling with non-suicidal self-injury.
Why kindness matters so much right now : Why kindness matters so much right now
/ Prevention resources and tools
This blog explores the importance of kindness for the mental health and wellbeing of ourselves and others, as well as ways we can practice kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day and beyond.
How the Online Safety Act is re-shaping our experiences online : How the Online Safety Act is re-shaping our experiences online
/ Families, children and young people
The content we read, watch and interact with online has huge capacity to affect our mental health and wellbeing. How can we protect children and young people from consuming harmful content? Does the Online Safety Act go far enough to keep people safe? Or does it go too far?
Co-regulation : Co-regulation
/ Families, children and young people
What is co-regulation and how can it help parents and children?