Location: United Kingdom
The UK government has announced that up to 159 new NHS mental health centres will open across England from this autumn.
Responding to the news, Mark Rowland, Chief Executive at the Mental Health Foundation, said:
“Many of the drivers of poor mental health are issues like problem debt, unemployment, and living in insecure, poor-quality housing. Addressing these concerns helps prevent poor mental health and makes recovery more successful.
“By bringing together services in community hubs, the NHS and other services can take an earlier and holistic approach to mental health. Easy access to joined-up, same-day support will make it simpler for people to navigate between different services. It will allow people to get help sooner, stopping poor mental health and other challenges they face from getting worse.”