As part of its Evidence for Policy theme, the Health Research Board (HRB)* launched a new podcast series exploring the critical challenge of linking research with real-world decision-making. In the first episode of the podcast hosted by Claire O’Connell, Pete Lunn of the Economic and Social Research Institute in Ireland and Sara Burke of Trinity College Dublin discuss how to effectively communicate to influence health policy and behaviour – an important skill in the mental health research sphere too.

*IAMHRF member

Health Research Board leads new mental health research strategy for Ireland

The National Mental Health Research Strategy is a comprehensive framework to guide and advance mental health research in Ireland. It…

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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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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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