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David Blunkett MP visits Right Here Sheffield

Published 07 June 2013 |

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Callum Woodhead–McClaimens discusses David Blunkett MP's visit to the Right Here Project in Sheffield to discuss the need for early intervention support to protect young people’s mental health.
Supporting emotional wellbeing in schools

Published 20 May 2013 |

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Katie Wilson, a young person and Right Here Champion, talks about the importance of supporting wellbeing in schools
We aim to change the way we view physical activity

Published 20 May 2013 |

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Sarah Edmunds, Research and Development Manager talks about our 'Let's Get Physical' campaign.
Healthy ageing – can we work it out?

Published 16 May 2013 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life talks about the latest reports on the UK ageing population.
I cannot tell you how much sport changed my life for the good

Published 15 May 2013 |

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Cathy is our spokesperson for Mental Health Awareness Week. She is an ex-professional British boxer and Personal Trainer and has found that exercise and boxing very helpful to manage her mental health.
Dementia and GPS tracking

Published 09 May 2013 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the story in the Telegraph reporting how police in Sussex are fitting GPS tracking devices to people with dementia.
How youth-led training can help GPs better respond to young people’s needs

Published 03 May 2013 |

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Last week Elise Leclerc had the privilege of attending an event organised by the RCGP which included a seminar by Right Here Brighton and Hove Young Volunteers.
For people with dementia (and everyone else) there needs to be such a thing as society

Published 19 April 2013 |

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Toby Williamson comments on the report by the Alzheimer’s Society which found that nearly 2/3 of people with dementia who live on their own experience feelings of loneliness.
Breaking the tobacco taboo

Published 05 April 2013 |

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Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses a new report examining the link between mental disorders and smoking.
Ten-year-old self?

Published 26 March 2013 |

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The Dementia self-help group reflects on its school days
Depression, dementia and placebos – not such a bitter pill

Published 11 March 2013 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life comments on some new research led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School about treating people with dementia with anti-depressants.
Dementia: whose quality of life?

Published 04 March 2013 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life comments on the latest Alzheimer’s Society report on the care of people with dementia in care homes.
Death happens…and communication

Published 27 February 2013 |

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The Dementia self-help group talks about the issues of death and communication.
Eating disorders can affect people of any age and from any background

Published 21 February 2013 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on last week's Eating Disorder Awareness week organised by eating disorder charity B-eat.
It is a crucial time to make the case for children and young people's mental health services

Published 14 February 2013 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Head of Children and Young People's Programmes, discusses the future of children and young people's services
A Voice and A Choice – Right Here young people and mental health showcase

Published 07 February 2013 |

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On 4 February Mark Brown, Editor at One in Four magazine attended the Right Here 'A Voice and A Choice' Showcase event.
Young people and violence

Published 23 January 2013 |

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We should listen when our young people tell us they're scared. For the young people of Newham, fear of violence is commonplace and they've got some ideas about what they need to cope
10 ways to help you beat the January Blues

Published 21 January 2013 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation suggests 10 ways to help you beat the January Blues.
Mental Health & Work Capability Assessments

Published 16 January 2013 |

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Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy, discusses the process of Work Capability Assesments and what
It is good to know that we are not alone

Published 10 January 2013 |

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The dementia self help project group talk about their tips to manage stress.
Animals

Published 02 January 2013 |

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The dementia self help project group talk about how they miss their pets.
Hospitals

Published 21 December 2012 |

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The dementia self help project group shares their thoughts on their experience of hospitals.
Do it for quality of life and well-being!

Published 17 December 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life talks about attending the 2012 Dementia Congress in November.
The real problem with ‘schizophrenia'

Published 14 November 2012 |

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David Crepaz-Keay, Head of Empowerment and Social Inclusion comments on the Schizophrenia Commision's report.
We all worry about our memory

Published 09 November 2012 |

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The dementia self help project group blogs about their first meeting.
Creativity and Mental Illness – An Exercise in Clarification

Published 30 October 2012 |

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Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the latest study by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
People with dementia taking control – campaigning and influencing by people with dementia in the UK

Published 24 October 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life discusses the importance of people with dementia collaborating to challenge stigma and stereotypes.
Empowering people with dementia: we’ve started, now we plan to continue

Published 24 October 2012 |

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Peter Ashley, a person living with dementia and retired Group Technical Director talks about his involvement with the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project.
Building resilience in children and young people

Published 17 October 2012 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Head of Children and Young People’s Programmes discusses new methods of promoting emotional resilience in young people.
Making World Mental Health Day sweet, not sickly

Published 11 October 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life, talks about how simple pleasures can benefit our mental health.
The Future of Mental Health

Published 10 October 2012 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation talks about the future of mental health.
Peer support - a Call to Arms

Published 25 September 2012 |

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David Crepaz-Keay, Head of Empowerment and Social Inclusion, discusses the benefits of peer support
Dementia, cognitive ageing and decline – am I bovvered?

Published 15 September 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life talks about dementia, ageing and the importance of looking after one's mental and physical health.
How do we improve access to psychological therapies?

Published 06 September 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on a report that claims that only a fraction of people suffering from mental illness have access to treatments.
The Cost of Austerity

Published 28 August 2012 |

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Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy, comments on the Austerity Britain report, which surveyed 300 GPs across the UK to gauge their opinion on what impact the recession is having on their patients' health.
School playing fields are vital for children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health

Published 20 August 2012 |

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Barbara Mcintosh, Head of Children and Young People's Programmes, warns of the negative impact on children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health if children’s access to sports is not protected
Anorexia treatment requires early intervention

Published 13 August 2012 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Head of Children and Young People’s Programmes, comments on the latest statistics surrounding eating disorders.
Unlawful Wedded Life

Published 09 August 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life comments on the rising number of people with learning disabilities who are being forced into marriage.
Positive wellbeing can help protect against the development of mental health problems

Published 24 July 2012 |

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Hannah Bullmore, Policy Officer comments on the ONS next stage to measuring the nation’s wellbeing.
The government must take the issue of suicide in older men seriously

Published 23 July 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life comments on an article about the rise in the number of suicides among men.
Peer support is a valuable mechanism for helping people with long term conditions

Published 19 July 2012 |

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Amy Woodhouse, Project Officer talks about her first four ‘Peer Support – Making it Happen’ training courses in Scotland.
Individuals, families and services will be placed under an impossible strain

Published 12 July 2012 |

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Hannah Bullmore, Policy Officer at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the new Care and Support White Paper, outlining the reforms it plans to make to social care provision in England.
Employment is vital for maintaining good mental health

Published 29 June 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the impact of unemployment on people with mental health problems.
Exercise and Depression - A Cautious Approach

Published 15 June 2012 |

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Dr Eva Cyhlarova, Head of Research comments on an article published by the British Medical Journal's about a research trial on exercise and depression.
Medication, medication, medication

Published 06 June 2012 |

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Chief Executive, Dr Andrew McCulloch, talks about new research that shows prescriptions of drugs used to treat mental disorders are on the rise.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week!

Published 21 May 2012 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch talks about how helping others can be beneficial for people's mental health.
Life as one of the UK’s six million carers can be tough

Published 15 May 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on new research by the Carers Trust suggesting that a large number of unpaid carers are struggling without any support.
Male depression: the importance of being honest

Published 10 May 2012 |

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Dr Eva Cyhlarova, Head of Research at the Mental Health Foundation talks about the ITV's recent Tonight programme about the stigma of male depression.
How we relate

Published 13 April 2012 |

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Odete Daniel, Freelance Researcher who contributed to our Recovery and Resilience project talks about mental health in the workplace.
Mental health and later life

Published 26 March 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life comments on research by the University of Warwick that has suggested that the older a person gets, the more contented they become.
Defusing the Dementia ‘time bomb’

Published 16 March 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life talks about how the language used to talk about dementia has the potential effect of sensationalising the disease.
Mid-life women and mental health

Published 29 February 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on a new study suggesting that older mothers are more likely to suffer from depression than women who have children at a younger age.
To good health!

Published 21 February 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on David Cameron's pledge to tackle the problematic rise of drunkenness and alcohol abuse.
Physical and mental illness - the need for an integrated approach

Published 15 February 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation talks about The King’s Fund and Centre for Mental Health latest report on mental health and long term conditions.
What’s your experience of using a mental health helpline?

Published 02 February 2012 |

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Kirsten Morgan, Research Assistant talks about her experience of working on an evaluation of a number of mental health helplines across the UK.
Legislating is a challenge when you're dealing with people’s ability to make decisions

Published 31 January 2012 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life, talks about our new report on mental capacity calling for the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice to be revised.
How exactly do recessions affect our mental well-being?

Published 24 January 2012 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the World Health Organisation's report: ‘Impact of economic crises on mental health’.
It's important that co-existing conditions don't determine a person’s course of treatment

Published 19 January 2012 |

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New research today alarmingly showed that nursing home residents with dementia who use anti-depressants are three times more likely to have a fall than nursing home residents who do not use anti-depressants.
"Mindfulness changed my life"

Published 11 January 2012 |

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David has taken our online Mindfulness course and been practicing mindfulness for ten months. In this blog he talks about his experience of discovering Mindfulness and the impact it had on his life.
This year Wales will implement some of the most progressive mental health legislation in Europe

Published 04 January 2012 |

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David Crepaz Keay, Head of Empowerment and Social Inclusion talks about the Mental Health Measure legislation in Wales and our self-management work.
Interested in mental health in the workplace?

Published 20 December 2011 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the new report from CIPD on mental health in the workplace.
Today we are launching our first Innovation Lab in partnership with Comic Relief and Nominet Trust

Published 10 December 2011 |

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Elise Leclerc, Youth Participation Manager at Right Here talks about the new Innovation Labs Project.
There’s a view that working in the voluntary sector involves cups of tea and chats with people

Published 01 December 2011 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life talks about his busy week.
It’s essential that employers help reduce the level of stress that their employees feel at work

Published 16 November 2011 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation comments on the recent cases of high-powered senior business executives speaking out about their high levels of stress.
How the misuse and misinterpretation of language in society can cultivate stigma

Published 07 November 2011 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, explores how the way we use language can subject society’s most vulnerable people to stigma and discrimination.
Happy World Mental Health Day!

Published 10 October 2011 |

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Sarah Kingston, Community and Events Manager at the Mental Health Foundation talks about our Tea & Talk fundraising campaign on World Mental Health Day.
You are as young as you feel

Published 28 September 2011 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life talks about National Older People's Day and the launch of our How to Look After Your Mental Health in Later Life booklet.
Remember a Charity Week

Published 20 September 2011 |

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Last week, was “Remember a charity Week". Lesley Braden, Legacy Marketing Executive shares her diary with us.
We want to change the experience of getting older with our Age Well project

Published 16 September 2011 |

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We are today launching an online initiative to recruit people born between 1946 and 1955 for a ground-breaking project, Age Well. Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, Chair of the Age Well Inquiry Panel comments.
New videos to raise awareness of self-directed support for people with dementia

Published 17 August 2011 |

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Toby Williamson, Head of Development & Later Life talks about the launch of our new films aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self-directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals.
Welsh language course will make it easier for Welsh speakers to express their thoughts

Published 12 August 2011 |

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Don Rhead, facilitator of our Welsh language self-management course, talks about how self-management helped him and why he is now involved as a facilitator on the course.
Tea & Talk is back!

Published 05 August 2011 |

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Sarah Kingston, Community and Events Manager talks about the launch of our annual national fundraising campaign Tea & Talk.
Response to the Office for National Statistics wellbeing report

Published 26 July 2011 |

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The Office for National Statistics was asked by the Prime Minister David Cameron last November how to find out how to measure the nation's wellbeing. Simon Lawton Smith comments on their first report.
New ground breaking Self-Management course for young people in Cardiff

Published 21 July 2011 |

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Lily Horley, Facilitator on our Self-Management course comments on how Self-Management helped her and why she is now involved as a facilitator on the new course for young people with a long term mental health problem.
The future of mental health helplines

Published 14 July 2011 |

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The research team will embark this summer on an evaluation of a number of mental health helplines across England.
Our reaction to the the Fairer Care Funding report by Andrew Dilnot

Published 04 July 2011 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation comments on the Fairer Care Funding report by Andrew Dilnot.
Mental health in people with learning disabilities

Published 23 June 2011 |

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Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, highlights the issue of mental health in people with learning disabilities.
We're offering free self-management courses in Wales this summer

Published 17 June 2011 |

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Jane Wycherley speaks about our free self-management courses for people with a long-term mental health condition that will run throughout Wales this summer, for the second year.
Nearly 150,000 people with dementia are wrongly prescribed antipsychotics

Published 09 June 2011 |

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We have partnered with the Dementia Action Alliance today to call for all antipsychotic prescriptions for people with dementia to be reviewed by 31 March 2012.
Response to the Government’s proposed reform of the NHS

Published 02 June 2011 |

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Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation responds to the Government’s listening exercise on its proposed reform of the NHS.
Poor sleep affects our wellbeing and everyday lives

Published 25 May 2011 |

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Dr Dan Robotham, Senior Research Officer at the Mental Health Foundation explains why poor sleep can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing and day to day lives.
We need to help people with severe mental illnesses before their problems become life-threatening

Published 19 May 2011 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on new research about the life expectancy of mentally ill people by the the Biomedical Research Centre for mental health at the Maudsley Hospital in London.
It is more beneficial for people’s moods to exercise at a moderate rate than to not exercise at all

Published 06 May 2011 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation comments on a new research by the the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Catherine Zeta Jones and self-management in bipolar disorder

Published 20 April 2011 |

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Last week, actress Catherine Zeta Jones reported that she had been diagnosed with bipolar. David Crepaz-Keay, Head of Patient and Public Involvement at the Mental Health Foundation comments on the reactions to her disclosure.
The NHS and government aren’t addressing gender concerns in mental health inpatient care

Published 06 April 2011 |

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Dr Andrew McCulloch comments on the Care Quality Commission Count Me In report which revealed troubling statistics about the state of mental health inpatient care in the UK.
Our response to the CQC report about the experiences of patients applying to Mental Health Tribunals

Published 01 April 2011 |

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Simon Lawton Smith, our Head of Policy comments on the important report published by the CQC about the experiences of patients applying to Mental Health Tribunals.
Our reaction to Geoff Boycott’s comments on the depression of England cricketer Michael Yardy

Published 25 March 2011 |

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Our Chief Executive Dr Andrew McCulloch comments on yesterday’s controversial remarks by Geoff Boycott on Radio 5 Live regarding fellow cricketer Michael Yardy, who has returned home from the cricket World Cup due to depression.
Living in fear of inaccurate work assessments

Published 11 March 2011 |

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Work capability assessments must be fair and accurate, says our Head of Policy, Simon Lawton-Smith
David Crepaz-Keay’s perspective on the ECJ ruling on gender equality

Published 03 March 2011 |

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David Crepaz-Keay, Head of Empowerment and Social Inclusion, gives his perspective on the impact of the European Court of Justice's ruling on gender equality for people with a psychiatric diagnosis or a learning disability.
Latest research report explores public attitudes to disabled people

Published 28 February 2011 |

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Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and the Mental Health Foundation comments on the "Public perceptions of disabled people" report by the Office for Disability Issues
Welcome to our new website!

Published 08 February 2011 |

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Welcome to the sparkling new website of the Mental Health Foundation! After many long months of hard work, we finally have a new-look website that I think you’ll find easier to use, more helpful, and with lots of exciting new features.