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Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged regions
July 2nd 2026

Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged regions

Addressing the mental health of communities across England could lead to a rise in economic prosperity, according to a new paper published today 24th June 2026.

Researchers conducted a study of nearly 7,000 small areas across England from 2011 to 2019, and found a “positive association” between improving mental health and increasing household income.

These findings add weight to the argument that investing in mental health brings economic benefits to individuals and their communities. This is particularly relevant for areas…


Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged regions
July 2nd 2026
Better mental health could encourage economic prosperity in England’s underprivileged…

Addressing the mental health of communities across England could lead…

Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’
June 23rd 2026
Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’

Read the report here Health experts warn that children’s mental…

HEN Academic Co-Director comments on new ‘Young people and work’ report
May 29th 2026
HEN Academic Co-Director comments on new ‘Young people and work’…

A new government-commissioned report, authored by the Rt Hon Alan…

Health Equity North Academic Co-Director elected for Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
May 21st 2026
Health Equity North Academic Co-Director elected for Academy of Medical…

A Health Equity North Academic Co-Director, Professor David Taylor-Robinson, Professor…

Gallery: Health for Wealth 2 parliamentary launch
April 1st 2026
Gallery: Health for Wealth 2 parliamentary launch

On March 17 2026, authors of the latest ‘Health for…

Government Unveils Major Plan to Bring Healthcare Closer to Home
March 26th 2026
Government Unveils Major Plan to Bring Healthcare Closer to Home

The Government has today (Thursday 26th March, 2026)announced a major…

Young people in UK’s poorest households three times more likely to be out of work, training and education
March 23rd 2026
Young people in UK’s poorest households three times more likely…

New analysis from Health Equals, a coalition of more than…

Health for Wealth 2025 report is launched in parliament
March 18th 2026
Health for Wealth 2025 report is launched in parliament

Health inequalities between the North of England and the rest…

Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest
March 10th 2026
Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and…

Click here to read the report  People in the most…

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