New report maps a decade of mental health research funding
The International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders (IAMHRF) has published a new global analysis of mental health research funding…
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Mapping a decade of mental health research funding: IAMHRF set to release report
On 6 May 2026, the International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders (IAMHRF) will publish a new global analysis of…
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IAMHRF Member News Roundup: first quarter of 2026Â
Highlights from across the Alliance From new investments in research participation to fresh evidence on youth mental health and innovative ways…
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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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