Category: Media

Mental Health UK’s position on banning social media for under 16s.

High stress levels and mental health-related sick leave persist in the UK workforce, Mental Health UK’s latest Burnout Report reveals, with chronic pressures going unaddressed and too few employers supporting recovery from burnout.

In this blog, our Chief Executive Brian Dow explains how Mental Health UK will help build good mental health and unlock the nation’s potential, in the face of ever-growing and increasingly complex threats to our wellbeing.

Over the past week, public discussion on mental health has been loud, confusing and at times steeped in myth and storytelling. It would be easy to be left scratching your head about what is really going on. Is mental ill health on the rise? Are we over-diagnosing? Can people simply sit on benefits because they “claim” to experience a mental health condition?

Artificial intelligence is already being widely consulted for mental health support in the UK, with more than one in three adults (37%) [1] saying they’ve used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing. The surprising rapid pace of adoption has prompted experts to call for safeguards to ensure people receive accurate, safe and appropriate information.

The Keep Britain Working Report, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield and published on 5 November 2025, shines a light on one of the biggest challenges facing the UK today. More than 2.8 million people are out of work due to long-term sickness, and poor mental health is a major factor.

The Keep Britain Working report highlights how work can and should support, not harm, our mental health. Good work drives wellbeing and inclusion, yet poor mental health still keeps too many people out of employment. Mental Health UK contributed to this landmark review, which outlines practical steps for employers, policymakers, and health services to build a healthier, more productive workforce.

Today the Government has announced the biggest shake up to the welfare system in a generation.

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, set out the Government’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 30th October 2024.

Mental Health UK’s Into Work service has recently made headlines by winning two awards at the ‘This Can Happen’ global awards ceremony. The service was named Wellbeing Provider of the Year and received the Grand Prix for the best overall entry in 2024. These awards recognize outstanding efforts in promoting mental wellbeing at work.

Mental Health UK are delighted to be partnering with ITN Business as part of their programme looking at the “Future of Work”. The programme showcases how professionals can stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the latest developments across the employment field.

On Friday 19th April, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak made a speech on welfare announcing the need for reforms. Specifically honing in on the need to tackle unemployment and getting people back into work.

We are proud to announce that Olympic athlete, Michelle Griffith-Robinson has joined our board of trustees at Mental Health UK.

Our new programme with ITN Business will explore how we can promote positive mental health with one another all year round.

We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and offer our condolences to the Royal Family during this time of mourning.