In 2012 we conducted a national opinion survey asking 2,037 people how they felt about acts of kindness such as being helpful or volunteering. Here we discuss altruism and wellbeing, share the survey results and our recommendations - and that despite the problems that our society faces, there are things we can all do for others that can improve the world we live in.
One in four UK adults (25 per cent) say they have felt lonely some or all of the time over the last month, according to a survey of 6,000 UK adults commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
We have all been through times of change including, for some, the profound loss felt when someone close to us dies. There are some things we can do to help.
Returning to work or your 'normal' routine after time away, for example after personal leave or a sabbatical, may bring up strong feelings for you: fear, worry, confusion, relief, or a mixture of different emotions.
New results from the Mental Health Foundation’s landmark 'Mental Health in the Pandemic' study show that one year on, the crisis has had wide and deep emotional impacts on Scottish adults.
Our regular podcast features interviews with a number of interesting people involved in mental health, including people who have experienced mental health problems, campaigners and mental health experts.
