Public Mental Health
The Public Mental Health Cluster aims to improve
the mental health of people across North East England and North Cumbria by promoting mental health and wellbeing as well as preventing mental illness.
Contact
Professor Michelle Baybutt - Cluster co-lead, University of Cumbria
Email: michelle.baybutt@cumbria.ac.uk
Dr Natalie Connor - Cluster co-lead, Teesside University
Email: n.connor@tees.ac.uk
Dr Susanna Mills - Cluster co-lead, Newcastle University
Email: susanna.mills@newcastle.ac.uk
University of Cumbria awarded £2.5m for groundbreaking mental health research
Fuse member university celebrates successful National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funding bid. The University of Cumbria joined Fuse earlier this year as its sixth university partner.
Last modified: Mon, 11 May 2026 15:53:47 BST
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Programs in schools to support students' mental wellbeing show potential to improve mental health, particularly in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and distress.
Last modified: Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:53 BST
Why is food insecurity such a concern for people with severe mental illness?
In this episode of the Fuse podcast, host and public partner Cheryl Blake speaks with academic Ashley Blacklock and peer researcher Claire Atkins about research to tackle food insecurity and improve access to quality food in the North East.
Last modified: Mon, 11 May 2026 16:01:00 BST
