At Mental Health Foundation, we know that mental health is a universal human right. Despite this, some groups face more barriers to good mental health than others. We want to inform and equip people from different groups, so that everyone can look after their mental health in the best way possible for them.
Armed forces and mental health
How the mental health of people in the armed forces can be affected, and getting support.
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities
Rates of mental ill-health for people from a BAME background, things that can affect the mental health of people from BAME communities, and barriers they can face when getting support.
Long-term physical conditions and mental health
What long-term physical conditions are, how they can affect your mental health and getting support.
Mental health in later life
What might affect your mental health in later life, mental health problems in later life and what you can do to improve your mental health in later life.
Welfare and mental health
Information about benefits you may be able to claim if you have a health condition or if you are on a low income.
Women and mental health
Issues that affect women's health and women's mental health, and getting support.
Men and mental health
Why men don't talk about mental health, how depression effects men, suicide rates among men, and how you can look after yourself or somebody else.
How to pick yourself up when things get tough - 15 tips for men
We asked men ‘What do you do to look after your mental health when things get tough?'.
For children and young people:
Looking after your mental health: a guide for young people
This guidance was produced together with the MHF Young Leaders and explores different ways young people can help improve their mental health.
Talking to children about scary world events
How to minimise the negative impact the news can have on your children through open and honest conversations.
Children and young people
Things that can affect children and young people’s mental health, common mental heath problems, and what help is available.
Talking to your children about healthy internet use
Useful tips on how to keep children safe and healthy online - how to minimise the negative impact on your child, while encouraging healthy internet use to maximise the benefits.
Looking after your mental health as a teacher
Being a teacher is one of the most rewarding jobs there is, but also one of the most challenging. We offer advice on how teachers can look after their own mental health.
Parenting and mental health
How mental health problems might affect your parenting, looking after yourself, how children can be affected and practical ways to help your children.