Our Networks
The following Networks are core to IMHPP’s knowledge-building mission. Each Network is made up of individuals with lived, professional, academic or strategic experience in their respective field.
Ranging from law and public health to housing, education and occupational wellbeing. These members collaborate to set research agendas, contribute to policy development, and shape cross-sector responses to pressing mental health challenges.
Networks meet quarterly and feed into IMHPP’s wider work through publications, Special Interest Groups, and advisory input. We welcome expressions of interest from those who share our commitment to ethical, inclusive reform.
Memberships Tiers
The IMHPP offers five levels of Network membership to reflect the diverse contributions of individuals across academia, practice, lived experience and strategic leadership. Each tier supports our mission to reform mental health systems through collaborative research, policy development and ethical practice.
Student
For students seeking early exposure to mental health policy and systems reform. This tier offers developmental opportunities and access to IMHPP’s knowledge base.
Benefits
- Access to quarterly Network forums
- Participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- IMHPP digital badge for LinkedIn and CV use
Annual Fee
£25
Role & Contribution
Student Members are encouraged to attend forums, contribute to SIGs, and assist with research or resource development under mentorship.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in relevant fields (e.g. public health, law, psychology, social care).
Associate
For individuals with emerging experience in mental health, public policy, or related fields—such as recent graduates, early-career professionals, or those with lived experience seeking to contribute meaningfully to IMHPP’s mission.
Benefits
- Access to quarterly Network forums
- Participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Assess to a digital library of all IMHPP publications
- Use of post-nominal: AIMHPP
- IMHPP digital badge for professional profiles
- Optional mentorship pairing with Registered Members or Fellows
Annual Fee
£45
Role & Contribution
Associate Members are encouraged to engage in discussions, contribute to SIGs, and assist with collaborative projects. They may be invited to co-develop resources or participate in pilot studies.
Eligibility
Open to individuals with some relevant experience—academic, voluntary, or lived—who are building their professional pathway in mental health systems or policy.
Registered Member
For professionals, academics, and advocates actively contributing to mental health reform through practice, research, or policy work.
Benefits
- All Student Member benefits
- Eligibility to co-author policy briefs and Roundtable articles
- Discounted rates for IMHPP training and consultancy events
- Assess to a digital library of all IMHPP publications
- Priority invitations to workshops and closed forums
- Use of post-nominal: RIMHPP
Annual Fee
£75
Role & Contribution
Registered Members help shape Network agendas, lead SIGs, and contribute to publications and pilot projects.
Eligibility
Open to individuals with at least two years’ experience in mental health, public health, law, education, housing, or related fields
Fellow
For senior professionals and strategic leaders who bring high-level insight and influence to IMHPP’s mission and public voice.
Benefits
- All Registered Member benefits
- Priority access to commissioned projects and strategic roundtables
- Assess to a digital library of all IMHPP publications
- Complimentary access to one CPD-accredited course annually
- Recognition on IMHPP’s website as a Fellow
- Use of post-nominal: FIMHPP
Annual Fee
£150
Role & Contribution
Fellows provide strategic input, mentor emerging professionals, and help shape IMHPP’s policy direction and external engagement.
Eligibility
Open to individuals with significant leadership experience in mental health systems, policy, law, or public service. Fellowship is by application or nomination.
Honorary Fellow
Awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to mental health policy, practice, or advocacy. This is a non-subscription, recognition-based tier.
Benefits
- Lifetime recognition as an Honorary Fellow
- Invitation to strategic roundtables and advisory events
- Opportunity to publish in the IMHPP Roundtable
- Use of post-nominal: HFIMHPP
Annual Fee
None (Honorary appointment)
Role & Contribution
Honorary Fellows act as ambassadors for IMHPP, offering thought leadership, sector insight, and public advocacy.
Eligibility
By nomination only, approved by the Board of Trustees.