Article published on: Tuesday, 10 November 2015
We just wanted to share this really big mental health news with you. On Monday a campaign called Equality for Mental Health launched. It’s a petition from over 200 high-profile signatories including politicians, celebrities and charities (including Mind) calling for better funding for mental health before the next government spending review.
It’s got more people talking about how important it is that mental health is funded and treated the same way as physical health.
Our CEO, Paul Farmer says:
“We need to see urgent and significant investment in mental health services so that the one in four of us experiencing mental health problems can get the help and support we need.”
Find out more, and if you want to, add your name to the petition