Who: Rethink Mental Illness and health advocates. What: A campaign pushes for better funding and focus in mental health research. When: April 2025. Where: UK and internationally. Why & How: Wellness trends like ‘miracle cures’ flourish in a $6.3 trillion market, yet evidence-based mental health research remains underfunded. Advocates propose policies to direct resources towards groundbreaking treatments, ensuring sustainable progress against severe disorders. The campaign calls for public and private sector collaborations to address disparities and improve lives.
References:
- https://afsp.org/story/research-roundup-april-2025
- https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/
- https://www.plansponsor.com/the-workplace-mental-health-crisis-of-2025/
- https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/stress-awareness-month-2025/
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326115
- https://www.rethink.org/news-and-stories/news-and-views/2025/rethink-mental-illness-calls-for-tariff-on-wellness-products-to-fund-mental-health-research/?whatsnew
- https://www.matesinmind.org/training-and-resources/stress-awareness-month-april-2025
- https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/depression/stories-from-young-people-with-depression
- https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2025/04/the-urgent-need-to-reconnect-with-nature
