Community Renewal and Mental Health

Strengthening the links

Marsaili Cameron , Teresa Edmans, Angela Greatley , David Morris
September 2003 | ISBN 978 1 85717 478 6 | 54 pages | £10.00

The Government's commitment to promoting social inclusion, regeneration and developing sustainable communities presents real opportunities for promoting better mental health. Poverty, depression, stress and relationship problems can exacerbate feelings of being isolated and excluded from mainstream society, particularly for people living in disadvantaged areas. This publication argues that agencies and partnerships need to work together to address the range of factors that can affect people's mental health. A key requirement, alongside funding flows, is an integrated knowledge of mental health issues and an in-depth understanding of local communities. This publication is designed to help individuals and agencies learn about each other’s perspectives and find innovative ways to achieve common goals.