Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks : Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks
20 Jan 2026 / Influencing policies
We share our view after the UK government launched a consultation on limiting social media by age.
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Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent : Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent
18 Dec 2025 / Influencing policies
We react to the reformed Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent
Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health - but must just be the start : Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health - but must just be the start
5 Dec 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our view on the government's flagship Child Poverty Strategy.
Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget : Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget
26 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
The Mental Health Foundation has responded to measures announced in today’s UK Budget (26 November 2025).
Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system : Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system
17 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
In recent days, the Home Secretary has confirmed plans to implement ‘Danish-inspired’ changes to the asylum system. Our Head of Policy, Oliver Chantler responds.
Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit : Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit
12 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
As part of the Child Poverty Action group, we've sent a letter to the UK government warning the government against half measures when abolishing the two-child benefit cap.
Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity : Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity
11 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
We respond to the UK government's announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity.
Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes : Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes
6 Nov 2025 / Research
Our new research highlights which factors provide the best chance of addressing rising levels of poor mental health, and reducing inequalities.
Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health : Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health
5 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
The recommendations in the UK government’s Keep Britain Working Review place a welcome emphasis on the workplace’s role in preventing poor mental health.
Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep : Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep
24 Oct 2025 / Prevention resources and tools
New research from the Mental Health Foundation reveals that millions of people across the UK aren't getting the sleep they need for good mental health.