Researching better mental health for everyone.
You can help fund research that leads to better treatments, better support and faster diagnoses for everyone affected by mental illnesses. This benefits the entire future of mental health — and that benefits us all.
Without research, it's just guesswork.
We are leading the charge to fund research into metal health that will change millions of lives. Here's how.
Transforming research
We’ve invested over £40 million to support groundbreaking research since 2013.
Erasing stigmas
1 in 3 of our projects has changed public attitudes on mental health.
Pioneering change
1 in 5 of our projects has influenced policy or changed practice, improving the lives of millions.
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Do it by yourself or in a group and fundraise for mental health research. There are so many ways to do it from running a marathon, skydiving to organising a quiz night. If you have your own unique idea that's encouraged to. Our fundraising team will help you every step of the way!
You can be part of the next breakthrough in mental health
Through MQ supporters like you, our researchers are making groundbreaking progress to better understand, diagnose and treat mental illness.
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We fund top scientists who develop groundbreaking research projects to transform how we approach mental illness.
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The Latest
News, insights, updates and perspectives on mental health:
What can everyday patterns tell us about mental health, and what does it take to study them well?
On the 9th October in Sheffield, the UKRI Mental Health Platform hosted its annual Mental Health Summit. MQ and DATAMIND brought together experts in mental health data to share their knowledge and experience with early-career researchers. In this blog, Hala Rachidi, Research Funding and Programme Lead at MQ, shares her reflections on the two-day event.
Why Are Mental Health Conditions Lasting Longer?
New research from the Netherlands suggests that anxiety, mood and substance use conditions are lasting longer than they did 12 years ago, highlighting growing challenges around treatment and long-term recovery.
Why Breakups Can Increase Suicide Risk Among Men
A major review of research from around the world has found that men face an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and death by suicide following the end of a romantic relationship, with the highest risk occurring shortly after separation.
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