More than 1 in 10 children (11%) aged between 10 and 15 say they have no one to talk to or wouldn't talk to anyone in school if they feel worried or sad, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
This 2017 report aimed to understand the prevalence of self-reported mental health problems, levels of positive and negative mental health in the population, and the actions people take to deal with the stressors in their lives.
Co-authored by the Mental Health Foundation Staff Working Group and Community Partner and Staff Working Group, this blog discusses the impact of racism on racialised communities and outlines a series of resources and tips on racism and mental health.
What is problem gambling, what causes problem gambling, how gambling can affect your mental health, getting help with a gambling problem, ways you can help yourself, and what to do if you’re affected by someone’s gambling.
Money worries are the most common cause of anxiety, and stigma is stopping us from opening up, with more than one-third of UK adults with anxiety saying they feel ashamed to talk about it.
There are actions people can take to help manage their anxiety on their own, but many of the factors influencing anxiety are beyond an individual’s control. Learn more about our recommendations for UK governments in our report for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023.
This report from the Mental Health Policy Group (of which we are a member) considers in more detail the steps that must be taken if the ambition of ‘parity of esteem’ for mental health is to be achieved in England.
What affects women’s mental health, women’s health issues, COVID-19 and women's mental health, and what you can I do if you're worried about your mental health.
Spending time in green spaces, getting better sleep and avoiding illicit drugs are among the recommendations of an innovative new study by the Mental Health Foundation.
