Blog
Building self-esteem in a pressurised world
8th March 2020
For International Women’s Day, Mental Health UK alongside our partners Bill’s Restaurants hosted an event focussed on building self-esteem in a pressurised world. Here are some of the highlights of what was discussed.
Running and anxiety: How taking part in the Great Scottish Run helped my recovery
10th January 2020
Gill took part in the Great Scottish Run 10k for Mental Health UK in 2019 raising over £800 to help people affected by mental health problems. She told us why she got involved, as well as why this race was so important to her and her recovery.
It’s not 1 in 4, it’s all of us.
25th November 2019
New research by Accenture for This Can Happen has found that over three-quarters of young workers in the UK have experienced mental health problems.
A #BriefEncounter can change someone’s life
13th November 2019
This World Kindness Day, we’re in London Waterloo station letting commuters know how they can help if they see someone in distress.
The recipe for a perfect nights sleep
25th October 2019
Brian Dow, Chief Executive of Mental Health UK, reflects on the trip of a lifetime – joining Lloyds Banking Group colleagues on the Walk The Talk trek in Cambodia.
A summer of challenges for Mental Health UK
24th October 2019
Josh explains why he chose to raise money to help people affected by mental health problems. He took on a series of events during the summer of 2019 and his fundraising brought in over £2,000 for Mental Health UK!
‘Art is the best medicine’, an exhibition of artworks by comedians
16th October 2019
Art is the Best Medicine is a unique chance for members of the public to see and buy
artworks by the UK’s top comedians, whilst raising money for Mental Health UK. The
exhibition will take place from 13th – 20th December 2019 at contemporary London gallery, Fiumano Clase.
Lloyds Banking Group extend charity partnership with Mental Health UK
9th October 2019
Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group have today announced an extension to their charity partnership for another two years.
Pedal the premiership
25th September 2019
A Wasps supporter and ex-rugby player who brought himself back from the brink of suicide twice is cycling to every top-flight rugby union stadium to raise awareness of men’s mental health.
Lloyds Banking Group are named in the Fortune Change the World list 2019.
21st August 2019
Lloyds Banking Group have been named by US magazine Fortune as one of the leading 52 businesses using their creative tools to help tackle society’s needs in 2019. The Group is the leading financial services and the second-highest UK based firm.
Mental Health UK chosen as charity partner for This Can Happen
6th August 2019
In 2018 we were selected to be charity partners for the first This Can Happen event. We are excited to continue with our role as partner for 2019.
Our initial response to the FCA’s consultation on fair treatment of vulnerable customers
23rd July 2019
Our initial response to the FCA’s consultation on fair treatment of vulnerable customers
Mental Health & Money Advice Year One Impact Report
12th July 2019
Mental Health UK presented The Mental Health and Money Problems Seminar, which saw the launch of the Year One Impact Report of Mental Health and Money Advice.
Should I start therapy and will it help me?
1st July 2019
Dr Sheri Jacobson, the creator of therapy booking platform harleytherapy.com and presenter of podcast Therapy Lab, provides her expert tips and advice if you’re thinking about starting therapy.
Partnering with PureGym
27th June 2019
June saw a truly unique event being brought to life thanks to the incredible energy and efforts of the whole PureGym team. Read Katie Legg, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Mental Health UK, reflections on our partnership with PureGym.