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Recognising the scale of the mental health crisis might be the very thing that brings about its solution

31 July 2017,

We need to stop assuming that good mental health throughout a lifetime is the norm, argues James Harris.

Fundamental Facts about mental health 2016

28 November 2016

A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health.

Mental health in Wales: fundamental facts

10 October 2016

This report provides an overview of key facts and statistics on mental health in Wales.

Mental Health Foundation comments on major new survey of people’s mental health experiences

15 January 2016,

We comment on a major new study, which found that 26% of adults reported having ever been diagnosed with at least one mental illness.

Fundamental Facts About Mental Health 2015

10 October 2015

The most comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health. Updated for World Mental Health Day in 2015.

World Mental Health Day 2015 Poster

10 October 2015

We all have mental health, and stressful or transitional points in our lives can affect our wellbeing if we don't look after ourselves and receive the right support. This is our mental health across the lifespan.

Fundamental Facts 2015: executive summary

Fundamental Facts About Mental Health 2015: Executive Summary

2 October 2015

A selection of our topline facts from 'Fundamental Facts About Mental Health 2015'.

Fundamental Facts 2007

6 January 2007

This document has now been updated for 2015.