Health and wellbeing

“One of the key aims of the Thrive HWB programme is to create parity between physical and mental health, helping to destigmatise mental ill-health, increase understanding.”

Lead Mark Newns Health and wellbeing manager Approximately 65% of referrals into KML are for mental ill-health. The COVID pandemic has affected everyone in society. The Samaritans charity are particularly worried about three groups with regards to higher risk for suicide: – People with pre-existing mental health conditions – Young people who self-harm – Less well-off middle-aged men