Local authorities and public mental health
In order to stay healthy and avoid serious distress we need to place emphasis on our mental wellbeing to prevent mental health problems. What better way to do this, than to work together and collaborate different strategies and initiatives?
Local authorities play a key role in improving mental health in their communities, to bring people together and reduce inequalities. A recent report written with the Local Government Association, argues that people’s mental wellbeing will play a crucial role in every aspect of recovery planning, including schools reopening, workers returning from furlough, people who have been shielding, and in dealing with the economic and housing consequences of coronavirus (Covid-19).
The report highlighted 4 common principles:
- Public mental health is everyone’s business
- Collaboration
- Place-based approaches
- Taking a holistic approach
It concludes that a national focus is needed on helping everyone stay mentally well, backed up by funding for councils.
To read the full report click here.