Mental health in the capital
Poor mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing London. It often occurs more in certain communities, such as those living in poverty and amongst minority groups. However, mental health care does not always meet everyone’s needs.
Through 'Thrive LDN' organisations in London’s public, private, voluntary and community sectors have come together to rethink how we view and talk about mental health - and how to support people to be mentally healthy. With the support of Londoners, Thrive LDN aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of background and circumstances, has the knowledge, skills and support to develop good mental health. Projects include problem-solving booths, training in mental health first aid for London’s workforce and work with London schools.
In what ways do you think life in London is good or bad for your mental health? How could your school, workplace, or place of worship better support you to lead a mentally healthy and happy life?
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Log into your accounttrevor E
Community Member 8 years agoI have lived in London for half a century
Show full commentand I must say that I am really disappointed by the way London is "talked up" by the politicians,
while on the other hand, they are neglecting it in various ways.
For example, the state of the roads...
I have lived in London for half a century
Show less of commentand I must say that I am really disappointed by the way London is "talked up" by the politicians,
while on the other hand, they are neglecting it in various ways.
For example, the state of the roads in certain parts of London is in a really bad state...Potholes, those irritating so called "speed humps"
make traveling on the road very uncomfortable.
The present state of London is enough to make people ill.
This must change and quickly.
ajt5000
Community Member 8 years agoPoor mental health lends towards isolation and alienation. All problems tend to be interpreted as products of the 'mental health problem' and it becomes difficult to access basic rights like health care and justice. If schools, workplaces...
Show full commentPoor mental health lends towards isolation and alienation. All problems tend to be interpreted as products of the 'mental health problem' and it becomes difficult to access basic rights like health care and justice. If schools, workplaces and places of worship could mitigate the isolation and regard people with equal respect as human beings, this would help.
Show less of commenttrevor E
Community Member 8 years agoWell said Ajt5000.
Show full commentI have a mental health problem and I often feel isolated and the help outside is often poor quality...from the NHS right down to mental health charities.
They say they care but their actions don't always match their words...
Well said Ajt5000.
Show less of commentI have a mental health problem and I often feel isolated and the help outside is often poor quality...from the NHS right down to mental health charities.
They say they care but their actions don't always match their words.
If you take a walk through the poor parts of Brent,
you'll spot people that have mental health problems standing around either begging for money or abusing their health by smoking.
It's so sad that despite all the "talk" from the political parties about mental health,
the reality is often people with mental health problems are literally left to wander the streets until perhaps they do something wrong and someone calls the police,
then and only then do the authorities give them attention but for the wrong reasons.