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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MQ engages communities to unlock next breakthrough in mental health research
MQ mental health research* launched a campaign during Mental Health Awareness Week inviting communities to help fund the next wave…
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New report highlights the cost of excluding youth in mental health decisions
The Being Initiative’s new report, Youth Voices: A Guide to Meaningful Youth Engagement in Mental Health Funding, makes one thing…
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New Health Research Board podcast explores the path from research to impact
As part of its Evidence for Policy theme, the Health Research Board (HRB)* launched a new podcast series exploring the…
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Celebrating the 2024 successes of IAMHRF Members
IAMHRF Members represent the world’s largest funders of mental health research. They are government funders, philanthropic foundations, and fundraising charities…
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The year in mental health research: our 2024 round-up
Over the last week, we’ve been looking back at 2024 by celebrating the success stories of IAMHRF members. These fit…
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Celebrating NIMH’s 75th Anniversary
Since its establishment by Congress in 1949, NIMH has played a pivotal role in driving mental health research, fostering innovation,…
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Strengthening Youth Mental Health Innovations
Since 2011, Grand Challenges Canada has invested in 132 mental health projects across 42 low- and middle-income countries. In November 2024, GCC convened…
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Improving Inclusive Mental Health Care
The Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) continues to pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive mental health system. This…
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Advancing Evidence-Based Approaches in Support Systems
The research led by ZonMw’s Action Program “Grip on Misunderstanding” initiative fosters collaboration between police, municipalities and organisations that offer…
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Navigating the Digital Frontier
In today’s digital age, social media is deeply ingrained in our daily lives and provides a space where people can…
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Transforming Mental Health Care with AVATAR2
In October 2024, the results of the Wellcome-funded AVATAR2 trial were published in Nature Medicine. In AVATAR therapy, a person who…
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MRC/UKRI Mental Health Research Platform
The Medical Research Council (MRC), on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has established a £22.5 million Mental Health Research…
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Mapping Youth Mental Health Landscapes
The Being Initiative —a partnership that includes IAMHRF members and partners including Fondation Botnar, GCC, UNITED, and Orygen — published a new Public…
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USAID’s Mental Health Position Paper
USAID has long supported initiatives that increase access to mental health services. The Agency now elevates this commitment with the…
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Transforming Youth Mental Health in Canada
When organisations unite to tackle pressing challenges, meaningful progress can be achieved. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Graham Boeckh Foundation…
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Ireland’s National Mental Health Research Strategy – Driving Innovation and Impact
Ireland’s National Mental Health Research Strategy, led by the Health Research Board (HRB), is a groundbreaking milestone in mental health research,…
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