Mental health

Councils support and influence mental health and wellbeing in a myriad of ways. We need to move away from just focusing on mental illness to helping everyone stay mentally well. This means overhauling our attitudes and approach to mental health and mental health services, increasing investment in prevention, early intervention and life-time support.

Case Studies

Newcastle: providing drug and alcohol rehab from a library

Cambridge: how a café is helping people to recover from substance misuse

Suffolk: providing wellbeing support from libraries

News

LGA responds to Early Intervention Foundation report into mental health in schools

LGA statement on Queen’s Speech: Mental Health Act Reform Bill

LGA responds to Maternal Mental Health Alliance report

Publications

Must know: Is your council doing all it can to improve mental health?

Supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional well...

A whole household approach to young people’s mental health: A ‘must know’ guide ...

Must know: suicide prevention

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides