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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…
Professor David Taylor-Robinson, Academic Co-Director of Health Equity North, and…
Read the report here The Government needs to take urgent…
Three North of England Metro Mayors have now backed a…
Today (Tuesday, May 20, 2025) The Health Foundation reveals troubling…
On Wednesday May 7, 2025, Health Equity North in partnership…
People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes…
Women in the North of England can expect to live…
Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a…
An editorial written by two Health Equity North (HEN) Academic…
