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Mental Health in the UK The responses showed the fact that people view mental health issues to be 'illnesses of the brain and mind'. They were seen as different from other illnesses such as cancer. However, Britain's'stiff upper lips' culture means that many are still hesitant to seek treatment for their illnesses. Patients suffering from severe mental distress are often sent out of the area for treatment in a hospital. Treatment In the UK, mental health services are part of the country's well-loved National Health Service (NHS) that provides quality, health care for all, regardless of their income. This includes accessing the GP, surgeries and hospitalization. The NHS was established in 1948 and its primary goal is to provide high-quality medical care to people in Britain. The NHS has its challenges, however. Many patients with mental issues report long waiting times to see a specialist. The NHS must address this issue to ensure that patients receive prompt care. The NHS also needs to intensify its efforts to preventative and early intervention, which can help people suffering from mental health issues avoid the more serious issues. Mental health issues can affect anyone at any time. However, certain groups are more susceptible to be affected than others. These include young people, women, and those who are LGBTQIA+. People living in low-income households are more likely to be afflicted by mental illness. A variety of treatments are available to those with a mental health condition like depression. The NHS recommends self-help, talking therapy as well as medication. The kind of medication prescribed will depend on the type of depression a person is suffering from. For instance the NHS may prescribe antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, and anti-anxiety medications for severe anxiety disorders. Despite increasing awareness of mental health issues in the UK, stigma remains an issue. Many people are hesitant to seek treatment, and a lot do not receive the help they require. The NHS has been working to reduce stigma, but there is still more to be done. Stigma is especially damaging to young people. Mental health services must be properly funded, since the current levels of investment are not enough to meet demand. The BMA calls on the government to increase funding for mental health services and to set ambitious and quantifiable goals for a larger workforce. These should include robust and frequent workforce data collection by NHS Digital, an action plan to attract more clinicians to mental health, as well as meaningful measures to retain existing staff. Prevention There is a wide range of preventative options available to people with mental health problems. These include talking therapies (also known as cognitive behavioural therapy) and psychiatric medications. These services are provided by the NHS and certain local authorities in England. These services are usually free and are extremely helpful to many people. It is important to keep in mind that the majority of mental health problems are treatable and people are able to recover. Due to cuts in funding, the NHS as well as other organizations are unable to offer these services to a growing demand. This has led to long wait lists and sometimes delays in getting the proper aid and treatment. One of the most important aspects for prevention is to prevent a mental illness from developing in the first place. This is particularly important for young people, where there is a peak prevalence of mental health issues and a greater risk of experiencing severe symptoms than people in older groups of age. The GP is the key to diagnosing and providing preventive care. In the UK the National Health Service places a major emphasis on the prevention of mental health problems. The system was established in 1948 to provide high-quality, free health care to all. It covers mental health services as well as access to a doctor and other medical treatments. The system is under strain because of budget cuts, but it is an effective system overall. It provides people with a regular check-in to discuss their mental health. This can be very useful for those who are worried or are at a higher risk of a mental health problem. It also provides information and connections to peer support services and self-management guidance. There is also a focus on the prevention of suicide. This is a very serious issue that is affecting people of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent amongst young people and is among the most common causes of premature deaths in the UK. There is work to be done to reduce the number of suicides. this includes training mental health professionals and enhancing the accessibility of community-based support and ensuring that people receive the support they require close to home. Support Anyone suffering from mental health can seek support and help. You can call the NHS helpline if concerned about someone else. The NHS website has details of how to get help. If someone is in immediate danger, they can dial 999, which will connect them to police and ambulance services. If they are in danger they can visit the A&E department at the local hospital where they will be seen by health experts. They will treat any signs that are physical and notify the local mental health team. Community mental health teams are for people who need more detailed and specialized treatment. They could include a psychiatric nurse, an occupational therapist, a psychologist, and a care coordinator. They can also refer people to local authorities' social services when the person requires assistance with food, housing or money. There are often long wait lists for appointments with a consultant. The government is trying to improve this situation. The Mental Health Act allows for a person to be hospitalized when they are at risk of harming themselves or others. This option is only accessible to those who are considered to be in immediate danger of harm, and have undergone a psychiatric evaluation. The government aims to increase the accessibility and quality of this service. Many people who suffer from mental health issues discover that alternative and complementary therapies are helpful. There are a variety of organizations that provide these kinds of treatments. You can visit Hub of Hope to search for assistance in your local area. The long-term plan of the government will ensure that all people can access a broad set of crisis and acute mental health services across England. This includes adult crisis teams as well as home treatment teams. By 2021, every region will have a 24-hour service. A new universal three-digit 111 number that makes it easier to get urgent mental health assistance. Crisis solutions like safe shelters and crisis cafes that provide an alternative to A&E or inpatient admission for psychiatric patients. Specialized liaison mental teams are available in A&E departments or general hospital wards to ensure people receive the appropriate treatment for their mental and physical health. additional reading For those with mental health issues there is a variety of free and paid-for NHS services accessible to them. These include psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers who offer treatment based on evidence-based approaches. Psychiatrists have medical training and are able to prescribe medications, while psychologists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Many people suffering from mental disorders are unable to get the assistance they need and may not even know where to begin. In addition to specialist assistance there are a variety of charities that can provide advice and help. These include the Samaritans, Mind and Place2Be. Anyone suffering from anxiety or depression are advised to consult with a therapist. Suicidal patients should dial a suicide hotline, or visit a crisis center. Although there have been some improvements in NHS mental health services since the COVID-19 pandemic began, overall demand continues to outstrip supply. This is made worse by budget cuts that have cut funding overall. The NHS Long Term Plan contains plans to create an unrestricted local fund of minimum PS2.3bn a year at the end of 2023/24. This is just a small portion of the overall NHS budget. Despite these challenges there is still much that can done to improve mental healthcare services. JSNAs can be used to determine the most pressing mental health requirements of a community and they can be used to inform decisions regarding funding, service delivery and delivery. NHS England has produced a toolkit for mental health commissioners to support the creation of local JSNAs and NHS Digital has a monthly dataset on mental health services, such as referrals to services, ward stays and other activity. The pandemic has led to a significant rise in the number of people being referred for treatment and assessment. The epidemic has placed more pressure on NHS mental health services. In many locations, there is a shortage of capacity and patients are sent far away from home to receive their care. This is also affecting older people as well as children, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Public Health England has been monitoring population mental health throughout the pandemic, by conducting a range of near-real-time surveys, and is reporting that self-reported mental health has decreased compared to pre-pandemic levels.