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Neptune Energy partners with Mental Health UK to tackle Coronavirus impacts on mental health
16th November 2020
Neptune Energy has pledged its support to tackle social issues including mental health across the UK and Europe which have intensified as a result of the pandemic.

Mental Health & Money Toolkit launched amid study that 1 in 5 have been negatively impacted financially and mentally by coronavirus
12th November 2020
Mental Health UK warns of potential ‘system overload’ due to potential mental health crisis caused by money worries

Switch The Play Foundation and Mental Health UK launch new mental health support service for sportspeople
15th October 2020
Our collaboration will provide information, guidance and support specifically designed to help sportspeople build and maintain good mental health.

ITN Productions Industry News announce new programme ‘Forward Together for Mental Health’
14th October 2020
Mental Health UK will be partnering with ITN Productions Industry News around the production of a news-style programme raising the profile of mental health in the UK, from those severely affected by mental illness, to people whose mental health has worsened during the current coronavirus crisis.

Running on empty: Nearly 1 in 4 working women in the UK feel unable to manage stress and pressure at work, with only 44% confident that their employer has a plan in place to prevent burnout
9th October 2020
YouGov polling commissioned by Mental Health UK has found that almost one in four (23%) women workers in the UK are currently struggling to manage feelings of stress and pressure at work.

Mental Health UK partners with Eternal Beauty around film’s release
2nd October 2020
Watch the new movie starring Academy Award Nominee and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins, directly through our website today and a portion of your rental fee will go towards funding our work.

Top England Youth boxers given key mental health education
2nd October 2020
Boxers bidding to compete for England at World Youth Championships level are being given the ‘toolkit’ to address any mental health problems they may encounter in their quest for medal success.

Pioneering project set to tackle mental health challenges in Grimsby and Bridgend to help change lives
29th September 2020
The charity Mental Health UK and healthcare company Johnson & Johnson UK (with the support of the local NHS) have announced the launch of an innovative project that aims to transform the way care and support is delivered to people living with severe mental illness in Grimsby and Bridgend.

Photography & smartphones to help UK’s youth fight back against lockdown stress
16th September 2020
The Photography Movement Launch Show and Tell, an interactive mental health campaign for young people sponsored by Cisco.
Show and Tell is brought to you in partnership with Mental Health UK, EyeEm and Constance, supported by Getty Images and featuring world-famous photographer Rankin.

Rugby League World Cup 2021 partners with Mental Health UK to help support young players
10th September 2020
Rugby League World Cup 2021 underlines its commitment to its communities by establishing unique partnerships with Rugby League Cares and Mental Health UK to deliver impactful campaigns to improve mental fitness and help encourage conversations around mental health.

Making peace with disappointing exam results
13th August 2020
Every generation receiving exam results before you includes young people who’ve experienced disappointment, worry and stress related to unexpected grades. It’s not unusual to feel lost and confused about what to do next.

Poundland partners with Mental Health UK to support colleague wellbeing
11th August 2020
Mental Health UK is joining forces with discount retailer Poundland to boost support for its 18,000 colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Insurance industry can’t afford to discriminate against people living with mental illness
30th July 2020
We have urged the insurance industry to review the service they provide to people living with mental illness in our new report: Affording protection: mental health and insurance.

Returning to work after furlough – How to manage the anxieties you might be feeling
21st July 2020
After weeks of living under lockdown, our worlds are slowly starting to open up again. With restrictions beginning to ease, many people that were furloughed are now being asked to return to work. But what do you do if you’re feeling anxious about returning to work? Laura Peters, Head of Advice and Information Services at Mental Health UK, provides some useful tips.

Eat good, feel good: recipes by el-thy.
10th June 2020
Eating healthy foods not only helps to keep us physically well, but it can have a positive impact on our mood, our energy and our ability to think clearly too. Our gut can also reflect how we’re feeling inside. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious your digestive system can slow down or speed up. Our friends and el-thy have provided some healthy recipes you can try at home to help you look after your mind and body.
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