Topic Report: Mental Health 2024
Summary of evidence – what works
Improving the population’s mental health and wellbeing, and preventing mental illness and suicide is a key priority. This requires action across many sectors, including those working across early years, education, health and social care, business, welfare and housing, criminal justice, neighbourhoods and communities.
The national and local strategic picture both emphasise the benefits of promoting positive mental wellbeing to the individual and society, and the importance of shifting the focus to preventing mental ill-health. Key documents include:
| National Strategy and Guidance | Local Strategy and Guidance |
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NHS Five Year Forward View NHS Long Term Plan Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision |
Buckinghamshire Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy Public Health and Community Safety Service Plan Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Local Transformation Plan |