Through our data and research, clinical expertise, innovation and partnerships, we're working on focus areas where our expertise will enable us to have a positive outcome on the mental health of the UK population.
About Mental Health Innovations
Mental Health Innovations (MHI) is a charity that uses digital innovation, data-driven analysis and the experience of clinical experts to improve the mental health of the UK population through the provision of digital tools, support and resources.
Key stats
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918000
text conversations
with people in need of mental health support
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55%
of texters
don't feel they have anyone else to talk to
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7000
trained volunteers
who are taking their skills into the wider community
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84
members of staff
based in the UK and NZ to handle 24/7 demand
“We want to use the power of technology to reach the millions of people, especially young people, who feel isolated and alone, and help them to find the right place to talk.”
Victoria Hornby
CEO of Mental Health Innovations
Our areas of focus
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Clinical expertise
Our work to harness data insights and digital innovation to provide new technologies and mental health support to people across the UK is underpinned by our team of in house clinical experts.
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Data & research
We use anonymised, aggregated data to generate unique insights into the mental health of the UK population. We use these insights to enhance our services, to inform the development of new resources and products, and to report on trends of interest for the broader mental health sector.
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Our partnerships
We view partnerships as central to our mission to improve access to transformative digital mental health resources and insight across the UK.
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Our services
We are the charity behind Shout 85258, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Shout began as a pilot in May 2018, and was launched publicly in May 2019.
Our organisation
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Our mission, vision and values
Our vision is that everyone in the UK has access to the digital mental health services that they need and can access appropriate, high-quality support quickly and efficiently through the power of technology.
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Organisational strategy
We're on a mission to use data insight, clinical expertise and digital innovation to ensure everyone in the UK has access to the mental health support they deserve. Read our organisational strategy and priorities for 2021-22.
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Who we are
Meet our Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team.
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Work for us
We place cutting edge technology at the heart of breaking down barriers to mental health access for people across the UK. Find out what it's like to work for us and view our latest job vacancies.