MQ Mental Health Research

Mental ill health affects 1 in 4 of us. It is the single largest cause of disability in the UK, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden, compared to 15.9% for cancer and 16.2% for cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organisation projects that, by 2030, mental ill health (particularly depression) will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally.  UK funding for this health crisis is failing the nation. Mental health research sees only 2.7% of funding and without research, it's just guesswork. This is why this year MQ is teaming up with Big Give to match each gift we receive between the 14th and 28th May. That’s the double the amount of money given to researchers to create the next breakthrough in mental health research, and that’s double the opportunity to help millions of people worldwide. You can help us with our goal by visiting the Big Give website and donating what you can. With each pound, we can help create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, maybe someday, prevented. #MentalHealthBreakthrough https://lnkd.in/gH-cTvQr

Author & professor of Health Psychology, Vincent Deary, explains the toll that fatigue can have on your mental health. Watch/listen to the rest of this thought-provoking episode here: 🎧https://lnkd.in/e8kg2hhz 📺https://lnkd.in/ebJApUGz

⭐New podcast episode⭐ In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor and Craig spoke to Professor Vincent Deary, a professor of Health Psychology at Northumbria University and author. In 2014, Vincent released his first book, “How We Are”, the first in the “How We” trilogy, where he brings together his clinical and academic interests, along with his interest in philosophy, literature and popular culture, to paint a portrait of human life, suffering and well-being. In this conversation, they discussed overcoming adversity early in life, understanding humanity from a researcher’s perspective, and what we really know about willpower. 🎧https://lnkd.in/e8kg2hhz 📺https://lnkd.in/ebJApUGz

Join Imperial College London and MQ Mental Health Research to discuss tackling the barriers to achieving good health & wellbeing for all. This exciting event aims to bring together varied voices from in and around the City to showcase their work and highlight how it is helping to address the UN’s third Sustainable Development Goal – achieving good health and wellbeing for all. Register your place today for your chance to hear from our panel of nine expert speakers from across MQ, Imperial, MindForward Alliance, the Mohn Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing, and more, as they share a range of innovative approaches and perspectives on addressing this critical global challenge. With each speaker given just four minutes to present, this fast-paced event aims to prompt lively conversation and provide the opportunity to create the connections and collaborations needed to help us tackle this ambitious goal together. Join us at Mansion House to hear more and to be a part of this vital conversation. Book your ticket here: https://ow.ly/SR7p50TMtyX

Act fast. Experts say that time is running out to protect young minds online. Discover the eye-opening findings in a groundbreaking report by MQ, The University of Melbourne, and the Harvard Digital Psychiatry Institute. Learn how to navigate the digital world safely and empower our youth: https://lnkd.in/esjxKf9Y

Exciting news from a groundbreaking study with 3,700 participants across Europe! Researchers investigated emotional competence levels and risk of depression using apps based on CBT principles. Results show significant improvements after just three months, paving the way for personalized mental health resources. https://lnkd.in/eKXrsZFs

Exciting updates in the world of schizophrenia research! Studies on a new treatment, Cobenfy, show promise in reducing symptoms, but more research is crucial. Most importantly, it provides an alternative treatment option for people who don’t respond to existing treatments. https://lnkd.in/eayHXy_3

In the below Inside Philanthropyarticle, MQF's Executive Director Ann Richman explains why its so vital that funders get behind #MentalHealthResearch. #WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork

As we celebrate Coming Out and Anti-Bullying Month this October, let's remember the importance of standing tall in our truth and fighting against bullying. In this blog MQ ambassador Amazin LeThi dives into the mental health challenges experienced by LGBTQ individuals and those who have faced bullying. https://lnkd.in/eBgMBhSs

New research from the University of Portsmouth examines the link between high impulsivity, boredom, and stress. Findings show impulsive individuals are more prone to boredom during tasks, with increased cortisol levels indicating a stronger stress response. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edM86ScP