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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Learn how mental health research changes lives and how you can get involved with this important work.
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Groundbreaking research
We fund top scientists who develop groundbreaking research projects to transform how we approach mental illness.
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159 New NHS Mental Health Facilities To Open Across England
New community mental health centres and dedicated emergency departments aim to help people access support earlier, closer to home and before they reach crisis point.