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Mental Health Foundation

British charitable organisation

Field	Value
name	Mental Health Foundation
image	MHF-logo24.png
founded
former_name	Mental Health Research Fund
status	Charity
headquarters	Studio 2
197 Long Lane
London
SE1 4PD
region_served	United Kingdom
leader_title	Chief Executive
leader_name	Mark Rowland
website

197 Long Lane London SE1 4PD

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting good mental health and addressing mental health issues. Founded in 1949, the foundation aims to help people understand, protect, and sustain their mental health through prevention, research, community programs, and advocacy. The organisation is known for its annual Mental Health Awareness Week, which raises awareness and promotes action on mental health issues across the UK. By focusing on the root causes of mental health problems and advocating for policy changes, the Mental Health Foundation plays a significant role in improving mental wellbeing and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues.

History

The Mental Health Foundation was founded in 1949, as the Mental Health Research Fund, by Derek Richter, a neurochemist and director of research at Whitchurch Hospital. Richter enlisted the help of stockbroker Ian Henderson, who became the chair, while Victoria Cross recipient Geoffrey Vickers became chair of the research committee.

In 1972, the Mental Health Foundation took its current name, shifting its "focus away from laboratory research and towards working directly with—and learning from—people [who] experience mental health problems."

Mental Health Awareness Week

Each year, for a week in May, the Mental Health Foundation leads Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mental Health Awareness Week was first held in 2001, and became one of the biggest mental health awareness events in the world.

Themes

Year	Themes
2013	Physical activity and wellbeing
2014	Anxiety
2015	Mindfulness
2016	Relationships
2017	Surviving or thriving?
2018	Stress: are we coping?
2019	Body image: how we think and feel about our bodies
2020	Kindness
2021	Nature and the environment
2022	Loneliness
2023	Anxiety
2024	Movement
2025	Community

Green ribbon

The green ribbon is the "international symbol for mental health awareness."

The Foundation's green ribbon ambassadors, include: Olly Alexander, Aisling Bea, Olivia Colman, Matt Haig, David Harewood, Nadiya Hussain, Grant Hutchison, Alex Lawther, and Graham Norton.

The movement uses the hashtag #PinItForMentalHealth.

Funding

The Foundation's total income for the financial year ending 31 March 2024 was £7.7m. The majority of this income comes from donations, legacies, and charitable activities.

Organization

The Foundation is an incorporated UK charity headed by a board of 12 trustees. Aisha Sheikh-Anene was appointed chair of the board of trustees in 2020.

The president of the Foundation is Dr Jacqui Dyer MBE and the patron is Princess Alexandra.

References

"Our history". Mental Health Foundation.
(30 September 2022). "Contact us".
(12 January 2016). "Mark Rowland, Chief Executive". mentalhealth.org.uk.
(30 November 2015). "Who We Are and What We Do".
(2018-12-20). "Mental Health Awareness Week 2019". fabukmagazine.com.
(2 May 2013). "Let's Get Physical Report".
(2 April 2014). "Are You Anxiety Aware?".
(2 March 2015). "Mental Health Awareness Week 2015 Supporter Kit".
"Relationships".
(5 May 2017). "Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 preview".
(21 March 2018). "Stress: are we coping?".
(14 March 2019). "Mental Health Awareness Week Instagram graphics".
"Kindness".
"Nature and the environment".
"Loneliness".
"Anxiety".
"Movement".
"Community".
"Green Ribbon Ambassadors". mentalhealth.org.uk.
(14 February 2019). "Green Ribbon FAQs".
(12 November 2015). "Annual reports and key documents". mentalhealth.org.uk.
(15 June 2022). "Mental Health Foundation appoints Aisha Sheikh-Anene as Chair of the Board of Trustees". mentalhealth.org.uk.
(21 November 2019). "Mental Health Foundation announces new prevention strategy and new President". mentalhealth.org.uk.

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