How much funding did Lancaster University receive for mental health research?

Lancaster University was awarded almost £11 million to move mental health research into the community.

What is the goal of the new Mental Health Research Groups?

The new groups aim to develop a more proactive, preventative model of care by working alongside residents in their communities, moving research out of traditional clinical settings.

Which universities are establishing new Mental Health Research Groups?

Lancaster University is one of five newly created groups, with others hosted by Plymouth, Keele, Lincoln, and Huddersfield universities.

Home / Health / Lancaster University Leads Mental Health Revolution

Lancaster University Leads Mental Health Revolution

27 Jan

•

Summary

Almost £11m awarded to move mental health research into communities.
New groups to develop proactive, preventative care models.
Focus on under-represented groups and destigmatization efforts.

Lancaster University Leads Mental Health Revolution

Lancaster University has been granted close to £11 million to pioneer a new approach in mental health research, shifting it from clinical settings into community spaces. This funding establishes one of five new Mental Health Research Groups across England, dedicated to developing proactive and preventative care strategies.

The university's researchers, in collaboration with the University of Manchester and King's College London, will embed themselves within local community groups and primary care services. Their work will specifically target destigmatizing mental health conditions and increasing involvement from individuals who traditionally do not participate in research. This approach aims to reach those in underserved regions, ensuring support is accessible before individuals reach a crisis point.

Significant investment from the National Institute for Health and Care Research underpins this £55 million national initiative. The program seeks to address severe mental illness rates and issues like addiction and suicide, particularly in areas such as Lancashire and South Cumbria, and Blackpool. Other universities, including Plymouth, Keele, Lincoln, and Huddersfield, will also host similar research groups.