MHIN UK
About the Mental Health Innovation Network
The Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) is a community for value-exchange: sharing ideas, solving problems and raising awareness. We focus on building relationships and sparking collaborations that can make a real difference in mental health care. Together we explore opportunities, tackle barriers and co-create a path forward.
10+
Meet-ups
hosted
150+
Members
7+
Stakeholder groups
Our story
Back in 2022, we saw a gap—there was no forum for a joined-up conversation about mental health innovation. So, we set one up. Our roots go back to a panel event hosted in partnership by the following organisations: Four Points Health, Conduit Connect & MQ Mental Health Foundation - this event inspired a group of us to keep meeting and growing the conversation. Since then, connected with a higher purpose, the network has grown organically, always with a focus on connection and collaboration.
MQ: Transforming mental health is a company registered in England and Wales (7406055) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1139916) and Scotland (SC046075).
Just to clear the air (and avoid any awkward mix-ups)
We’re yet another MHIN! While we proudly share the acronym and wholehartedly support the excellent work of our fellow Mental Health Implementation Network colleagues at NIHR and our Mental Health Innovation Network friends at mhinnovation.net, we’re a completely separate volunteer-run, non-profit initiative. Think of us as the friendly neighbourhood MHIN — same passion for mental health, different postcode. No trademark infringement intended, just good old-fashioned acronym coincidence and shared values!
Who we bring together
A diverse community of mental health changemakers
Innovators and startups
Early-stage companies developing breakthrough mental health solutions
Healthcare professionals
NHS, private practice, and community mental health providers
Investors and funders
VCs, impact investors, and grant-making foundations
Academic institutions
Universities and researchers advancing mental health knowledge
Patient organisations
Advocacy groups championing lived experience voices
Charities and NGOs
Social enterprises dedicated to mental health outcomes
Policy Influencers
Policymakers shaping mental health legislation
Each group brings unique expertise and knowledge.
By joining up these conversations, we ensure that innovation in mental health is not siloed - everyone's perspective is valued.
How it works
We provide a forum for open, joined-up conversations about mental health innovation
Our ethos
Our few simple rules keep us true to our mission:
Active contribution
We welcome 'givers' as our focus is on sharing knowledge, experience and helping to solve problems.
No pitching - No self-promotion
We connect for the higher purpose and not for individual gain.
Non-commercial, value-exchange ethos
Everything we do is pro-bono and voluntary, ensuring that our focus stays on collaboration and collective impact, not profit.
A Note of Thanks
Each meet-up has a power-house of volunteers who make it happen. They introduce speakers, they manage the admin, they help with logistics on the day. We could not do this without your help.
Thank you.
A special word of thanks to Sophie Valentine and Jeremy Pitt for the production of all of our media assets.
Get involved
If you are actively working in mental health,
we’d love for you to join the conversation.
Help us break down barriers and bring new ideas to life.
For questions or partnership proposals, please reach out to Aahuti Rai, Four Points Health.