Centre for Mental Health is determined to create a society where everyone has a better chance of good mental health, and where people with mental health difficulties have a fair chance in life. All of our work is dedicated to building mental health equality and social justice, throughout life and across communities.
Mental health in the UK has been deteriorating over the last decade, with more people experiencing distress and ill health, at an ever-rising cost to individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Mental health inequalities are social and economic inequalities. Injustice and inequity in society drive mental ill health through oppression, impoverishment and marginalisation. Our charitable purpose is to challenge those inequalities, drawing on the best available evidence, intelligence, experience and knowledge. Our research, analysis, training, networks and advocacy are all dedicated to advancing equality and social justice in mental health.
This year, we’ve been working hard to achieve mental health equality nationwide and internationally. From ground-breaking research to life-changing training, we’ve been at the forefront of efforts to make mental health equality a reality. Our research highlighted the rising cost of mental ill health in England – at twice the size of the entire NHS budget – and the need for reform of mental health inpatient services. We’ve also set out solutions that work – from investing in early years services and young people’s hubs to creating voluntary and community sector alliances to meet people’s mental health needs more holistically. Our training reached 1,000 people to learn skills to help people with mental health difficulties into employment, and our networks have grown countrywide of people and organisations dedicated to better mental health for all.
2025 marks 40 years of the Centre’s essential work. During that time, we’ve worked with many thousands of people across the country to make a difference to the lives of millions. We know our work is needed more than ever. We know there’s a lot to do. And we are determined to continue to use our voice, our platforms, our knowledge, and our passion to create lasting and meaningful change.
