Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on body image, and the impact our relationship with our body has on our mental health.
Lead articles
"So many young people aren’t in the position to get the help they desperately need”
We spoke to MQ ambassador George about his experience of anxiety and how he came to be part of a new anti-stigma project, Let’s Talk Mental Health.
“I'm never quick to judge; everyone has their own internal battles every day”
Guest blogger Domenique reflects on coping with her friend's suicide - from feeling confused and guilty, to campaigning for mental health awareness and pledging to treat everyone with kindness.
Dr Shahzad Malik becomes MQ’s new Chair
MQ has today announced that Dr Shahzad Malik has become the organisation’s new Chair. He takes over from Sir Philip Campbell, who stepped down as Chair last month, while remaining on the Board until the end of the year.
“I’ve learned to embrace my differences”
On Autism Awareness Month, guest blogger Mair writes about her diagnosis of autism, how she embraces her differences and her hopes for what research can achieve.
Why do people often experience depression and heart disease at the same time?
MQ-funded scientists believe they have identified a link between depression and heart disease.
What motherhood has taught me about mental health research
We spoke to MQ-funded scientist Dr Bronwyn Graham about becoming a mother, how it's impacted her views on mental health research and her hopes for her children.
“I lost my twenties to mental health problems because we simply don’t know enough. Research is the answer”
MQ ambassador James makes a personal case for more funding to be put into mental health research.