Welcome to Institute for Mental Health Policy & Practice
Welcome to the Institute for Mental Health Policy & Practice, a values-led non-profit organisation dedicated to driving equitable, rights-based reform across public mental health systems.
Progress begins when we ask the questions no one else is asking and stay curious enough to listen to every answer
The Chair of the Board of Trustees, IMHPP
What are we up to?
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Institute for Mental Health Policy & Practice (IMHPP) is a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming mental health systems through rigorous research, policy innovation, and practical implementation.
We bridge the gap between academic insight and real-world impact, with a dual-division model that generates knowledge and delivers services.
Our mission is to advance equitable, rights-based mental health policy and practice through rigorous research, strategic advisory services, and cross-sector partnerships.
We envision a society where mental health systems are inclusive of all communities, grounded in evidence, and accountable for reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing.
IMHPP is overseen by a Board of Trustees—led by the Chair and 5–7 trustees with expertise spanning public health, law, finance, and lived experience—who hold ultimate responsibility for strategy, finance, risk, and impact.
They each chair one of six governance committees (HR; Finance; Policy & Audit; Organisational Development; Impact & Evaluation; Remuneration & Nominations). An independent Advisory Council of 8–10 senior stakeholders provides strategic sector insight and challenges board proposals.
Non-Service Division:
- Houses thematic Networks (e.g. Law, Public Health, Housing) that set annual research agendas and produce white papers, policy analyses, and toolkits.
- Hosts agile Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that address high-priority topics—such as suicide prevention or equity in commissioning—through rapid-response briefs and pilot studies.
Service Division:
- Translates research into practice across three streams, Consultancy (governance audits, system reviews, health-needs assessments), Training & Education (CPD-accredited courses, webinars, workshops), and Client Relationship Management (business development, bespoke engagements).
- Secondments from Networks and SIGs ensure academic rigour underpins every commercial offering
Visit our “Library" and “Roundtable” pages for white papers, policy analyses, toolkits and rapid-response briefs. Content is organised by topic, author and date for easy navigation.
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