You might not have heard of them, but Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) play a vital role in delivering healthcare across England – including plans to prevent poor mental health. In many ways the connective tissue of the NHS, without their coordination, much of what we need to improve public mental health across the country simply wouldn’t be possible. This is why over the last few months, we've been undertaking research to find how effective the plans created by ICSs are for addressing the causes of poor mental health. The results? A mixed bag. Worryingly, we found that around 18% of the population of England, around 10 million people, live in an area where the local plan is insufficient. This isn’t because the ICSs covering those areas are failing – there’s more to it than that. It’s true that ICSs bear responsibility for improving the public's mental health, but it's also the case that support from the UK government for mental health prevention just isn't good enough. But the good news is that there’s excellence too, which is why we’ve highlighted four ICSs – Frimley ICS, West Yorkshire ICS, Dorset ICS, and Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICS – which have particularly strong plans to support the mental health of their local communities. Find out more about what they’re doing well, and what the government can do to get all ICSs to their standard, in our new report Planning for Prevention. https://lnkd.in/epWEmG9H
Mental Health Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
💚 The UK's charity for everyone's #MentalHealth. mentalhealth.org.uk
About us
💚 The UK's charity for everyone's #MentalHealth. Home of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthfoundation
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http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
External link for Mental Health Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- self management, mental health research, peer support, public mental health, corporate parterships, and mindfulness
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Studio 2, 197 Long Lane
London, SE1 4PD, GB
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2nd Floor, Moncrieff House
69 West Nile Street
Glasgow, G1 2QB, GB
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Suite 7, Floor 9, Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff, CF24 0EB, GB
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5th Floor, 14 College Square North
Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 6AS, GB
Employees at Mental Health Foundation
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Sarb S.
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Jenny Edwards CBE FFP
Chair, People's Health Trust. Trustee Affinity Trust. Fellow Society of Leadership Fellows. National Advisor on Mental Health, Mindfulness Initiative…
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Richard Scothorne
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Bec McKeown CPsychol
Human Science Expert | Crisis Resilience Specialist | Enabling teams to navigate their cyber crisis response with evidence-based behavioural science.
Updates
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Going back to school can be both exciting and overwhelming 📚 To navigate this period, our Mental Health Foundation Young Leaders shared top tips for building and maintaining healthy peer relationships. From embracing new experiences to practicing honest communication and kindness, these tips help to form strong connections, and create a supportive environment with peers. #MentalHealth #BackToSchool #HealthyRelationships
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10 October is World Mental Health Day! Join us to celebrate by hosting a Tea & Talk event at your workplace. ☕💜 Across the country we'll be getting together, raising a mug, and starting important conversations about mental health. Talking about mental health at work has become more common, but there's more to be done to tackle stigma and make sure people are supported. So, let's get those conversations started at your very own Tea & Talk! We've got amazing resources, including conversation starters, recipes, and decorations - everything you need to put on a great event - all while raising vital funds for mental health. 🧁 Download your pack today: https://bit.ly/3MnWGwk
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The summer holidays are coming to an end, and for some of us, they’re already over. For many young people, this means heading back to school – which can come with a range of feelings - from nervous or excited, to anxious or overwhelmed. And this can affect their mental health. There are many ways to help support and protect young people’s mental health, particularly during challenging times. Take a look at our tips, advice and other resources for children and young people’s mental health: https://bit.ly/3WRQBgm
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Boost your mental health with mindfulness. When life gets overwhelming, reconnecting with yourself through mindfulness is a powerful way to find balance. It’s about pausing, breathing, and staying present in the moment. Here are some mindful practices to integrate into your day: Mindful walking: Walk at a natural pace and pay attention to the lifting and falling of your foot. Meditation: Start each day with a moment of meditation. Reflecting can bring positivity and calm. These small acts of mindfulness can bring a sense of peace and clarity to your day. What mindfulness practices do you incorporate into your routine? Share your tips in the comments below. Find more tips on mindfulness here: https://bit.ly/3T8SeWx #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #MindfulTips
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Over the past few weeks, we have heard from our partners and staff how this summer’s racist riots impacted their mental health. We can’t stay silent on this. The refugees and people seeking asylum that we support are now telling us they are afraid to leave the house. Many tell us of the confusion and anxiety they’re experiencing. We’ve heard from someone whose friend was attacked in the streets just because of the colour of their skin, and another who’s afraid to go to the park now, in case they are racially abused. People seeking asylum were already 5 times more likely to experience mental health needs than other people, but less likely to get the help they need. Discrimination and dehumanising language have been damaging the mental health of people seeking asylum for years. This summer’s riots have only made things worse. In this blog, we explain how the refugees and people seeking asylum who we work with have been affected by these events, and by a decade of dehumanising language – and how the Mental Health Foundation will be doing our part to change the landscape. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dxb8hh
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Adventure can boost your mental health and promote positive emotions such as excitement, joy and wonder. It can also help us build a healthy relationship with uncertainty as we face challenges and risks through adventure. For children and young people, adventure offers opportunities for learning and development, supporting them to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We explore how adventure can boost children’s mental health, based on research by AdventureMind - led by their founder, Belinda Kirk. Read our blog: https://bit.ly/3X5TcVd
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It’s World Photo Day! 📷 There’s a lot of power in pictures. “A picture speaks a thousand words”. And when it comes to mental health, there’s so much that can be said by a photo. Our research has shown that people often feel like they can’t relate to the images that the media use when they talk about the things that can help our mental health. We wanted to change that. So, we created a free image library that represents real people looking after their mental health. 🖼️ Here are four images from our library, that show how different people look after their mental health - from spending time in nature, to connecting with others. Visit our image library here: https://bit.ly/3LWUJXn
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Our feelings can affect all aspects of our lives: our relationships, work, study, sleep, and hobbies. But it’s not always easy to understand our feelings, and it can be even harder to manage them – particularly when we’re upset. Learning to understand and manage your feelings can help your mental health. 💜 Read our tips: 1/ Try to give your feelings attention without judging them, or yourself for having them. 2/ Try to name what you’re feeling, and what has led you to feel this way. 3/ Practice kind self-talk, giving yourself the same kindness as you would give to a friend. 4/ Try writing down your feelings to help you understand what they are. 5/ Try repeating something positive about yourself a few times a day (often called a “mantra”). 🔗 Find more evidence-backed tips: https://bit.ly/3ZnU6Mt
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Panic attacks can be frightening. But there are things you can do during a panic attack that help, like breathing and grounding techniques. There are also things you can do to reduce or prevent panic attacks. Read our guide on panic attacks: https://bit.ly/3YNWmfG