Advocates

Who We Are

for transforming mental health

Research has created better diagnosis and treatment for many physical conditions, but progress has been slower for mental illness. As the UK's leading mental health research charity, we believe it’s time to shatter the status quo.

With our community of supporters and a global scientific network, it’s time to transform mental health through research.

Our story

We can’t change what we don’t understand.

We already know a lot about IQ. We are learning ever more about the value of emotional intelligence or EQ. But our knowledge of Mental Health is way behind where it needs to be, and without research its just guesswork. We desperately need to improve our MQ! Through research into Mental Health we can develop better treatments and preventions so that everyone can have a healthy MQ.​

up to

1 in 4

of us experiences mental illness each year.
Up to 1 in 4 of us experiences mental illness each year.

Our vision is simple

To create a world where mental illness is understood, effectively treated and ultimately prevented.

Supporters

Donate and advocate in support of research

Global Network

Engaging the top research scientists worldwide

Mental Health Research

Funding, building, engaging for better mental health

With the help of our supporters and a global network of leading scientists, we can make this a reality. Together, we are championing and funding research into mental health that will change millions of lives.

Our people

Meet the team bringing together the best and brightest to transform mental health.

Your donations for critical research to improve treatment of mental illness will transform millions of lives.

Lea Milligan
CEO of MQ

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