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Council’s mental health campaign to support men reaches 160,000 people in four weeks (1 February 2016)
Date: 01/02/2016
A campaign started by Buckinghamshire County Council to help improve the mental health of men has attracted nearly 3,000 people to the Heads Up website.
The council says 450 people have taken part in the online screening to assess how they might be feeling – and so far, the campaign supporting men with mental health issues who might be feeling low, anxious or worried has reached more than 160,000 people in the first four weeks.
Cabinet Member for community engagement and public health at Buckinghamshire County Council, Martin Phillips, said:
“This is a great response and we are really pleased that the campaign has generated a lot of interest.
“Positive mental health is really important – especially at this time of year when we see greater numbers of men experiencing distress and anxiety.
“Many men can find Christmas particularly difficult to deal with if they are experiencing feelings of sadness or distress.
“There may also be the added pressure of money worries and keeping control of finances, as the stress and expense of Christmas start to add up in January.
“We hope a lot more people visit the website and get the support they need to stay happy.”
The Heads Up campaign was launched in early December in recognition of the fact that men sometimes fail to recognise the early warning signs of mental health problems – and as a result do not receive the help and support they need in good time.
The campaign was developed with the input and involvement of local men in Buckinghamshire – and Heads Up also helps others support men who might be feeling low, struggling with stress, money problems, or who are feeling anxious. A dedicated section of the website called Support a Man offers advice and information.
Duncan Lewis Mental Health Solicitors
Duncan Lewis is the UK’s largest provider of Legal Aid mental health services and can advise mental health patients on a wide range of issues – including access to NHS mental health services and detention under the Mental Health Act.
Duncan Lewis mental health solicitors regularly visit NHS hospitals and police stations to advise on mental health law – and are available nationwide at short notice for hospital and police station appointments.
In some cases, Duncan Lewis mental health solicitors may be able to advise the nearest relative or carer of a mental health patient on a range of issues, including initiating treatment reviews where appropriate.
For expert legal advice on mental health law, call the Duncan Lewis Mental Health Solicitors Helpline on 0333 772 0409.