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The largest mental health survey ever conducted on UK university students reveals an 8% rise year-on-year of those with a serious personal, emotional, behavioural or mental health problem for which they needed professional help. The figure now stands at almost half of the student population (42%).

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.

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.

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.

This World Kindness Day, we’re in London Waterloo station letting commuters know how they can help if they see someone in distress. 

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.

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 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.

Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group have today announced an extension to their charity partnership for another two years.

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 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.

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

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.

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.