Mental Health

Following on from our recent blog about our work on health inequalities around the country, this week we reflect upon a recent event in Barking and Dagenham to celebrate the achievements of the Barking and Dagenham Faith Leader Network (BDFLN), and their work on supporting […]

This week, we are highlighting our work on suicide prevention, a topic once again in the headlines as concerns are raised around autistic people, farmers, and emergency service personnel. Community-specific suicide prevention is essential because risk factors vary across groups. Tailored approaches make interventions more […]

This week, Georgina Colton, Commemorative Events Project Lead at Department for Culture, Media and Sport, writes about the upcoming COVID-19 Day of Reflection. The COVID-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 8th March 2026. This national moment offers an opportunity for communities across […]

On Thursday 13th November, Faith Action co-delivered an event titled “Faith-Based Communities, Equity and Mental Health: Bridging Research and Policy” led by Dr. Ope Atanda, a lecturer in Psychology and researcher at London Southbank University. We were pleased to welcome about 30 audience members to […]

On October 10th, many people will take a moment to think about mental health, as they mark World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services in the context of catastrophes and emergencies. In an […]

When you have mental health struggles, and you also belong to a faith community, life can seem complicated.

Data and case studies are now in, from the hubs that delivered our Creative English for Infant Health programme. Across the board, it is becoming clear that we need to respond to the issue of infant mortality by including a range of family members in […]

There are many metaphors for life. I wish mine was the map, that well-planned journey with a clear destination, avoiding steep hills and dark valleys. But my metaphor for life is more like a child’s dot-to-dot puzzle: I can’t see the full picture yet, all […]

It isn’t often that, at FaithAction, we get a chance to comment on the news whilst delivering a survey report. As we’re keeping the surveys open for a while longer after today’s election, it gives everyone a chance to keep responding to the survey. Here […]

Why Exercise? No matter what our faith heritage may be – mental health is a common factor for every person alive. The Mental Health Foundation have just released a report for Mental Health Awareness Week. In it, the report outlines the importance of regular exercise and […]