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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…


Improving mental health in Yorkshire and Humber – a Northern partnership launches
March 28th 2023
Improving mental health in Yorkshire and Humber – a Northern…

Patients across the North of England will be among the…

Children and the Cost of Living Crisis
January 24th 2023
Children and the Cost of Living Crisis

On January 24, 2023, the Child of the North APPG…

£2bn cost of mental ill health in the North
January 16th 2023
£2bn cost of mental ill health in the North

A report out today by the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), with…

Deprivation and COVID-19 death
November 21st 2022
Deprivation and COVID-19 death

New research highlights the unequal impact that deprivation has on…

Child of the North APPG: Inaugural Meeting Evidence Session
October 27th 2022
Child of the North APPG: Inaugural Meeting Evidence Session

Last week the Child of the North APPG held its…

Health research funding to the North of England doubles to over £100m in latest BRC funding round
October 14th 2022
Health research funding to the North of England doubles to…

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Interactive toolkit launched for bone health project
March 31st 2022
Interactive toolkit launched for bone health project

The outcomes of an innovative project to reduce the risk…

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