Mental health research in 2025: challenges and reasons for optimismÂ
Reflections from the International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders The impact of cuts to care and research have been a source…
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In a challenging year, mental health research funders made a difference
Explore some of what our members achieved in 2025 Overview Browse through the success stories below and spread the word…
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IAMHRF convenes leaders in Cape Town to strengthen youth mental health
From 12–14 November 2025, IAMHRF brought together around 40 delegates in Cape Town, South Africa, for an in-person meeting focused…
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Evidence alone doesn’t change systems. People do
Too often, research produces interventions that are difficult to scale. This is frustrating for researchers, funders, and critically, those poised to…
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UN General Assembly marks global turning point for mental health researchÂ
The 2025 United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health marked a historic moment…
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Rethinking mental health financing through a systems lens
By James Sale, Deputy CEO, and Faith Nassozi, Communications Advisor, United for Global Mental Health An estimated 970 million people…
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Find funding for your mental health research in our new portal
Our new website features an innovative hub: a curated, daily updated portal for mental health research funding opportunities. This global resource —…
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Making clinical trials work for patients
The IAMHRF was invited to the Clinical Trials in Mental Health Symposium in Berlin, Germany. Our Programmes and Partnerships Director,…
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Funders share mental health research insights at Festival of Neuroscience
The International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders (IAMHRF) brought vital energy and insight to the International BNA 2025 Festival…
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View eventBeing in the same room as other funders was a great opportunity to hear about what they’re working on, their funding approaches and ways in which we can collaborate.
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