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April 2025

David Woodhead

Associate Director of Research

Dear friend,

It’s been a busy month as we published Invest in childhood ([link removed]) , a report I authored which highlights the importance of expanding prevention measures for babies, children and young people, including health visiting, school nursing, employment and housing support. In it we call for a cross-government mental health strategy and a national programme of community-based initiatives in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

We’ve also been highlighting our concerns about how the recent Supreme Court ruling will impact the mental health of trans people. In this blog ([link removed]) , a guest writer shares a devastating account of what this means for her life. And I’ve written ([link removed]) about how the ruling fits into a broader picture of hostility and hate which is harming LGBTQ+ people’s mental health, setting out the action needed to tackle these injustices.

Looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an economist to help manage our research team and enhance our reputation in mental health economics. Could this be you? Find out more and apply here ([link removed]) .

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Invest in childhood

Mental health problems can cast a long shadow over a child’s life. Addressing them early and providing robust support systems can mitigate the long-term impacts, and help young people build a foundation for a healthier, thriving future.

This report explores how the Government can use its powers to prevent mental health difficulties in children, by investing in what works.
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To launch our report Invest in childhood we held a webinar exploring the key themes and recommendations with a great panel of speakers. If you missed the event, you can watch the full recording below.
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Help us continue to produce groundbreaking research ([link removed])

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Could you be our new Economist and Research Manager?

We're looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of economic evaluation methods and an understanding of how they can be applied to mental health, who can manage a team of mixed methods researchers.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in communicating findings and recommendations clearly to a range of audiences, with a passion for tackling mental health inequalities through research.
Find out more and apply ([link removed])

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Seeking safety after the Supreme Court ruling ([link removed])

by Anonymous
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Rainbows in the storm: Navigating hostility and hope in LGBTQ+ lives ([link removed])

by David Woodhead
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A broken safety net? Social security and mental health ([link removed])

by Andy Bell
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Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? ([link removed])

by Professor Lisa McNally
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Why we need more mental health social workers ([link removed])

by Andy Bell

40 years of life-changing research

This year we mark four decades of driving change in mental health. We’ve shown that things can change, and solutions can be found, with research that shines a light on mental health injustice.

Help us continue to fight for a mentally healthier future by donating today ([link removed]) .
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A mentally healthier future is possible if we fight for it now.
Give £40 today to get us there sooner ([link removed])

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* Government must ‘invest in childhood’ or risk losing the next generation of young people to mental ill health ([link removed])


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