Everyone deserves
good mental health

We're tackling the rapidly-growing mental health crisis by changing the UK’s approach from managing mental ill health to preventing it. And we’re fighting for those most at risk, especially young people.

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It's time to stop mental health harm before it happens

We protect our skin before damage appears. Why not our mental health? We're calling on Andy Burnham to make preventing poor mental health a priority.

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The Foundation Reports

We're exploring population mental health across the four nations of the UK, the things that are contributing to inequalities, and what can be done to prevent people experiencing mental ill-health. The latest report explores how workforce mental health and financial wellbeing have worsened over time

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Information and guidance

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Looking after your mental health

We want everyone to live mentally healthy lives. Luckily, there is plenty of evidence for the things that can help.
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Supporting someone else with their mental health

You can do many things to help if someone you know is experiencing mental ill-health.
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A-Z Topics

Find out more about specific mental health problems, and things that can have an effect on our mental health.
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How-to guides

In-depth how-to guides about a wide range of mental health problems, free to download and read.
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Fundraise

Explore the range of active challenges available across the UK. Get fit and raise money for the Mental Health Foundation, at the same time.
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Your donation, however big or small, will help us achieve good mental health for all - not just for some.
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Our Personal Experience Network, OPEN, is a diverse online community of people who share their experience to inform what we do.
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Raise awareness for mental health by wearing the green ribbon or other Mental Health Foundation merchandise.
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Black History Month 2026

Black History Month is observed throughout the entire month of October every year in the UK. It is a time to acknowledge, reflect and celebrate Black culture, identities and contributions to history, both those that have already happened as well as the history being created today. Check out our BHM page for resources, content and more.

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