A Brief History Of The Mental Health Foundation

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For our 60th anniversary in 2009, we produced this publication as a history of our work to date.

Throughout the last six decades, we have pioneered new ways of looking at mental health and how to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness.

This history booklet outlines and describes the history of the Mental Health Foundation, tracking its origins to the present day. It sets out examples of how the Mental Health Foundation has been pioneering in the field of mental health for the last 60 years.

About us

Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. We work to prevent mental health problems. We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all.

Our work

We work towards good mental health for all and we believe that prevention is better than cure. Everything we do is about protecting people's mental health.