Mental health in adults (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Unmet needs
- Whilst data shows there are people with severe mental illness with a need for substance misuse interventions, there are low numbers of people actually receiving interventions.
- Access to Talking Therapies is below the expected access rates in relation to prevalence of mental health needs in the borough. Therefore, access to mental health support for people with additional needs has been identified.
- Mental health issues are a major cause of long-term absence from employment. Employers should promote workforce initiatives around work and mental health and provide support for employees who are experiencing mental ill health including anxiety or depression. There is a need to ensure people are supported into finding employment and that their mental health is maintained with the right support available.
- Having suitable and stable accommodation is a factor to support well-being and mental health. Having access to suitable accommodation and move-on options is an identified barrier.
- Minority communities including Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities (BAME) report that discrimination increases people's risk of poor mental health but that mental health services do not always meet their needs.
- LGBTQi+ residents also report that discrimination increases people's risk of poor mental health but that mental health services do not always meet their needs.
