Transforming Mental Health Through Research
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.
What We Do
Here at MQ our vision is simple, to create a world where mental illness is understood, effectively treated and ultimately prevented. We aim to raise money and support mental health research, because without research it's just guess work.
The Importance of Mental Health Research
Without research, it's just guesswork..
Underfunding
Mental health research has been historically underfunded. In fact, just £9 is spent on research per person affected by mental illness compared to £228 spent on oncology research per person affected by cancer.
Early Intervention
Through research, we can better understand, treat and even prevent mental illnesses from worsening or even from developing in the first place.
Mental Health Prevalence
Up to 1 in 4 people in the UK are impacted by a mental health illness each year, meaning millions of people are are in need of help.
How Would You Like To Support Us?
There are many ways to support us, feel free to choose how you would like to do it.
Fundraise...
Choose how you would like to raise money for MQ. You can run, skydive or even host a quiz night. The choice is yours!
Volunteer...
Help further improve understanding, treatement and prevention by volunteering for mental health research.
Donate...
Your donation can help fund the studies by MQ researchers so that we can finally solve the issues that stem from mental illnesses.
The Latest
News, insights, updates and perspectives on mental health:
Why Did Health Inequalities Persist for People With Severe Mental Illness During COVID-19?
People with severe mental illness remained at significantly higher risk of death following COVID-19 infection throughout the pandemic, despite being prioritised for vaccination, according to new research published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
AI Chatbots Show Promise in Therapy, But Can They Deliver Personalised Care?
New research suggests AI chatbots can demonstrate some of the skills used in cognitive behavioural therapy, but their inconsistent performance raises questions about whether they can safely and effectively provide personalised mental health care.
Could 3MDR Offer a New Approach to Treating PTSD?
A study of Canadian military veterans, public safety personnel and healthcare workers found that an innovative trauma therapy reduced symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety, with improvements lasting up to a year after treatment.
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