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70% of adults in Northern Ireland have experienced a mental health problem in last twelve months : 70% of adults in Northern Ireland have experienced a mental health problem in last twelve months

8th Apr 2022 / Influencing policies

The Mental Health Foundation is calling on all candidates for the Northern Ireland Assembly to commit to preventing poor mental health as a new poll reveals 70% of adults in Northern Ireland say they have experienced at least one mental health problem in the last twelve months.

Mental health problems cost the Northern Ireland economy at least GBP 3.4 billion a year - new research : Mental health problems cost the Northern Ireland economy at least GBP 3.4 billion a year - new research

2nd Mar 2022 / Research

Mental health problems cost the Northern Irish economy at least £3.4 billion annually according to a new report published today by the Mental Health Foundation and London School of Economics and Political Science with support from Queen’s University Belfast.

Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college : Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college

23rd Feb 2022 / Research

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is calling on college students living in Scotland to share their experiences to help improve mental health and wellbeing support at colleges across the country. 

Mental Health Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland : Mental Health Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland

29th Jun 2021 / Campaign

The Mental Health Foundation welcomes publication of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 for Northern Ireland. 

New Mental Health Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland : New Mental Health Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland

29th Jun 2021 / Prevention resources and tools

The Mental Health Foundation today welcomes publication of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 for Northern Ireland.

MHF and Zero Suicide Alliance launch website which maps England's suicide risks : MHF and Zero Suicide Alliance launch website which maps England's suicide risks

29th Jun 2020 / Prevention resources and tools

A major free online resource, designed to help reduce suicide, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, is released today by the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) and the Mental Health Foundation.

Statement into Scottish Government announcement of additional funding into NHS mental health services in Scotland : Statement into Scottish Government announcement of additional funding into NHS mental health services in Scotland

27th Mar 2020 / Influencing policies

Response to latest CAMHS figures for Scotland, which highlight the need for prevention : Response to latest CAMHS figures for Scotland, which highlight the need for prevention

3rd Mar 2020 / Families, children and young people

Our response to the latest CAMHS figures issued today.

Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health : Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health

15th Jan 2020 / Influencing policies

A delegation of Finnish Parliamentarians and charities are headed to Scotland this week in a fact-finding and knowledge-exchange mission on mental health.

Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland : Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland

5th Dec 2019 / Research

A study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.