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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said that a new movement called Thrive LDN will improve mental health and wellbeing across the capital.

An estimated two million Londoners experience some kind of mental health problem every year. The London Mayor has joined forces with more than 200 experts, residents, clinicians, academics – and voluntary, public and private organisations – to spearhead a city-wide campaign that will support Londoners in leading “healthier, happier lives”.

Through Thrive LDN, six aspirations have been agreed for the capital, which include supporting more Londoners to maintain good mental health – and developing a programme to stamp out mental health stigma and discrimination.

Thrive LDN will also work with schools and youth organisations to encourage young people to get involved – as well as working with employers to improve mental health in the workplace.

Digital technology will be used to boost Londoners’ access to mental health support and services – and the movement will work with partner organisations to reduce the number of suicides in London.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:

“People from all walks of life are affected by poor mental health – and nearly one in two will suffer a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime.

“I want London to become a more open and tolerant place, where people can speak openly about their mental health and get the support they need.

“Thrive LDN aims to improve Londoners’ awareness and understanding of mental health – and achieve real improvements in support and care for those who need it.”

The London Assembly said the launch of Thrive LDN “begins an open conversation with Londoners to encourage everyone to think more, talk more and act more when it comes to mental wellbeing”.

Events and a range of other activities are planned over the summer to kick start the city-wide movement, including new ways of talking about mental health through creating Problem Solving Booths, a social media and poster campaign and the launch of the Thrive LDN website.

Director of operations at Time to Change, Jo Loughran, said:

“No Londoner should be made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless because of their mental health problem.

“That’s why we’re pleased to see a commitment to end mental health stigma and discrimination in Thrive LDN’s plans.

“We look forward to working with the partners that make up Thrive LDN to tackle this issue through a specific campaign for the capital.”

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 to advise on mental health law – and are available across England and Wales 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 020 3114 1124.