The Three NIHR Research Schools for Primary Care Research (SPCR), Public Health Research (SPHR) and Social Care Research (SSCR) have been collaborating since 2021 on a programme of work on mental health, hosted by School for Primary Care Research and funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme was funded as part of the NIHR Mental Health Initiative. The programme aims to build research capacity and deliver impactful research aligned with national mental health priorities. The Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme has been a vital launchpad for researchers and practitioners.
With the help of Research Retold a new report 'Insights and impact from the Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme (2021–2025)' has been created. Featuring case studies from programme award holders, the Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme has shown what is possible when research is cross-disciplinary, collaborative and co-produced with people who live with mental health challenges every day.