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Prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our knowledge, informed by rigorous research and practical based study, has been pioneering change for more than 70 years and we aren't afraid to challenge the status quo or tackle difficult or under researched issues.
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What does prevention mean and how can it help?
Read about the three types of mental health prevention and how it can help.
10% of children and young people have a mental health problem.
Mental health problems are the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK.
Mental health in later life
The total cost of dementia to the UK is £26.3 billion.
We work to influence key policy decisions on mental health in all of the UK's legislatures.
We have a long history of providing high-quality, transformational mental health research.
Challenging mental health inequalities
The socioeconomically disadvantaged are 2-3 times more likely to develop mental health problems.
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If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you're worried about someone you know - help is available.
You're not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery.
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