10/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            π World Mental Health Day 2025
Today, on  , weβre reminded how vital it is to look after our mental health - especially during times of crisis and uncertainty. π
At the Academy, weβre proud to be involved in a range of studies focused on improving mental health care and access to support.
One of these is the FReSH START study, launched in 2024, exploring more compassionate and effective ways to support people who self-harm. Working with people with lived experience and therapists, the study takes a person-centred approach - recognising that self-harm means different things to different people.
The study ran at Princess Anne Hospital (UHS) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth), recruiting 11 participants (surpassing our target of 10) and achieving the highest screening rates across the trial between March and April 2024.
Now in its follow-up phase, FReSH START continues to shape more understanding, compassionate care - helping build a future where everyone can access the support they deserve. π¬