What we do

Mental Health UK supports people at school, home, and work to build a thriving UK where good mental health is prioritised. We challenge the systems and situations that hold people back, and equip them with tools and advice to unlock their full potential. We unite the strength of four mental health charities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, combining deep local knowledge with UK-wide impact to shape a better future for us all.

Together, we champion the UK’s mental health.

Around one in six people across the UK are living with a diagnosed mental health condition, and rates continue to rise – especially among young adults. Behind these numbers are the real pressures people face every day: money worries, caring responsibilities, school stress, work burnout, and the impact of a rapidly changing world.

Mental Health UK exists to respond to that reality. We work across home, school, and workplace to help people understand, protect, and strengthen their mental health, and to provide specialist support for those with more complex needs.

By uniting the strength of our four partner charities, we bring deep local knowledge together with UK-wide impact.

Our goal is simple but powerful: to help create a thriving UK where good mental health is understood, supported, and treated as the foundation of strong families, healthy communities, and a resilient country.

Our programmes focus on:

Understanding mental health

Everyone deserves clear information and practical tools to navigate life’s highs and lows.

Through our websites, social channels, training and programmes, we help people make sense of what they’re experiencing and know where to turn for support. We offer evidence-based guidance that cuts through stigma, and we work with employers, schools and policymakers to build environments that strengthen, rather than strain, people’s wellbeing.

Too many individuals and communities have been left behind. That’s why we focus on reaching people early and giving them the support they need to protect and sustain their mental health.

Information and support

Money and mental health

Money worries and mental health often go hand in hand. In the UK, around half of people in debt are also living with a mental health problem, and one in five people with a mental health problem face money issues too. These pressures can make everyday life feel overwhelming — and make it harder to find a way forward.

Our award-winning Mental Health & Money Advice service is here to change that. We offer clear, practical guidance that helps people understand their situation, take control of their finances, and strengthen their mental wellbeing. By joining up support for both money and mental health, we help people regain stability and rebuild confidence in their daily lives.

Mental Health & Money Advice

Supporting people back into employment

Work gives purpose, stability and a sense of control, but for many living with mental health conditions, returning to employment can feel out of reach. At Mental Health UK, we know the difference proper support can make — especially in challenging times.

Our holistic Into Work service provides wraparound support to help people build confidence, develop skills, and overcome barriers to employment. Thanks to our partnership with Bank of America, Into Work now supports adults in Harrow, Gravesend and Wrexham, helping them regain stability and bring their best selves to life and work.

Find out about Into Work

Young peoples' resilience

75% of mental illnesses start before a person’s 18^th birthday. Our young people’s programmes aim to equip 14–18-year-olds with the tools and knowledge to maintain their mental health through life’s transitions. We deliver Bloom in partnership with schools and colleges, and Your Resilience in non-educational settings. Our online resource library also offers support to parents and guardians to confidently engage in conversations about mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience with young people.

Supporting young people

Navigating through the system

We believe that with the right support, at the right time, people living with mental illness can truly thrive in their community. Through our Community Mental Health Navigators programme, we aim to transform the way care and support is delivered to people living with severe mental illness by placing Navigators in primary care settings to link people to local services, support their non-medical needs and reduce pressure on the clinical services

Find out more about the programme

The difference we make

We unite the experience and heritage of four charities from across the UK, each with decades of supporting people with their mental health. Together, and with the support of corporate partners and individual donors, we help people access the right support, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges.

By combining local knowledge with UK‑wide impact, we’re making a real difference — helping more people thrive at home, at school, and at work.

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The 17 interlinked goals address the global challenges we face and represent a collective call to action for us all – governments, business, civil society, and the general public – to work together to ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

Our primary contribution is towards Goal 3: ‘good health and wellbeing’ which includes a global commitment to promote mental health (target 3.4).

Through our partnerships and programmes like Mental Health & Money Advice, we are also contributing to the achievement of Goals 1 (‘no poverty’), Goal 10 (‘reduced inequalities) and Goal 17 (partnerships for the goals).