Our impact
In 2024, our research has shone a light on mental health injustice and shown how we can build a mentally healthier nation. Here’s a snapshot of our year in numbers.
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New NHS plan is a critical moment to invest in mental health
Prioritising mental health within the new ten-year health plan could provide a major boost for the nation’s economy.
Parliamentary briefings
Explore our briefings for parliamentarians, where we highlight key issues and present Centre for Mental Health’s priority recommendations.
Coalition representing young voices calls on the Prime Minister to take racism seriously
We are part of a coalition of organisations calling for urgent change in how we support young people impacted by racism.
The Big Mental Health Report
We worked with Mind to produce The Big Mental Health Report, which brings together the latest evidence on the current state of the nation’s mental health and its mental health services.
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.
Mapping the mental health of the UK’s young people
This map tool draws from the latest data to show prevalence of mental health difficulties across the UK, including rates of eating disorders and self-harm, hospital admissions and secondary care referrals, and wider factors such as loneliness, school absence and bullying.
Stark disparities exist in children and young people’s mental health across UK, a new data map has revealed
New map tool visualises the prevalence of mental health difficulties among children and young people, highlighting disparities between local areas.
Reflections as a ‘Young Changemaker’ tackling racial inequalities in mental health
Hannah Abdalla shares her experience as a Co-Producer on the Young Changemakers programme.
Autumn Budget NHS boost is welcome but mental health must get fair share, says Centre for Mental Health
The autumn statement indicates that the Government is not yet delivering on commitments to mental health and prevention.