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Why early intervention is an essential part of mental health care
1st July 2025
Pundits often describe an overdiagnosis of mental disorders, but they fail to see that these disorders have always existed in our youth; they were simply ignored, untreated and left to fester.

Power in community
14th April 2025
In this article for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we will explore why community is important to mental health, alongside practical ways to cultivate community connections.

New resource hub launched supporting people back into employment
1st April 2025
Mental Health UK is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive new Resource Hub —designed to empower individuals on their journey into work.

Mental Health UK responds to the proposed changes to social security system
18th March 2025
Today the Government has announced the biggest shake up to the welfare system in a generation.

Mobico Group and Mental Health UK unite for the Be Well initiative
17th March 2025
Mobico Group, a leading international transport operator, launched the ‘Be Well’ campaign in February, alongside Mental Health UK as campaign partner. This exciting new initiative will prioritise provision of a supportive and open workplace, with wellbeing at its core, whilst helping people feel better, stronger, and more positive.

Mental health and employment: Can the Government forge progress on both fronts?
21st January 2025
How do we make mental health and employment two sides of the same coin, rather than separate or even competing priorities? That was the question we explored in a Mental Health UK roundtable discussion hosted in Parliament, in a conversation which went to the heart of one of the UK’s most pressing current challenges.

Burnout Report 2025 reveals generational divide in levels of stress and work absence
16th January 2025
We’ve published findings of our second Annual Burnout report*, which takes the pulse of the nation’s stress levels. The survey of 4,418 UK adults conducted by YouGov finds that the risk of burnout remains prevalent, with one in three (34%) adults experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress ‘always’ or ‘often’ last year, compared with 35% the previous year. Meanwhile, nine in 10 (91%) experienced high pressure or stress at some point over the last year.

Take time to notice things that recur before burnout sets in
16th January 2025
Dan shares his experience of burnout and how this affected his anxiety, work performance and social life. He also sheds light on navigating burnout and the workplace as a young person with neurodivergence.

I felt like I had failed
16th January 2025
Tanya experienced burnout in her first job after graduating from university. She sheds light on her symptoms, from migraines to self-doubt, and advice on how to recover.

Nothing is more important than your health
16th January 2025
Whilst working in the corporate sector, Karen experienced extreme physical and mental effects of burnout. She reflects on her symptoms and how she moved towards a brighter future.

Burnout creeps up on you
16th January 2025
After being promoted to a directorial position at work, Emma hit a critical case of burnout, experiencing symptoms of social withdrawal, chronic pain, and brain fog. She shares tips on how to recover and spot warning signs.

Burnout isn’t just about working too hard
16th January 2025
Sabrina experienced burnout multiple times before finding the tools to recover. She now works as a burnout coach and offers meaningful, sustainable ways to overcome it.

Don’t wait until you become too unwell
16th January 2025
Murat reflects on two experiences with burnout, drawing attention to his symptoms, untreated eating disorder, and the lack of support at work.

Don’t wait to get help
16th January 2025
Donna outlines her symptoms of burnout, from physical changes in sleep and diet to feelings of detachment. She shares helpful coping tips and the positive support she got from her workplace.

Breaking Barriers: Supporting mental health to boost economic growth
7th January 2025
Mental health has emerged as one of the most significant challenges facing the UK workforce today and therefore economic growth too. Approximately 630,000 people reported being economically inactive due to long-term sickness, with ‘mental health condition’ being the main cause in 2022-2023, and again in 2023-2024.
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