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Monday 1st June 2015
North Yorkshire Council is aiming to tackle mental health with a variety of programmes. Image Credit: Squaredpixels
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    The largest council in England has launched a number of projects to prioritise mental health, which could see the demand for nurses with specialised training in this area significantly increase.

    North Yorkshire Council has launched a number of initiatives to promote better mental health treatment across the county. There are a wide range of projects, aimed at helping different groups of people that are deemed to be at risk of suffering with such problems.

    For example, the Men in Sheds campaign aims to help men to build a friendship through practical activities, while there are a number of pop-up community cafes in rural areas and a new “hearing voices” group to help those suffering from schizophrenia.

    Out of the 150,000 people living across North Yorkshire, it is estimated that a quarter will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Because of this, the council is investing millions to try and help better prevent and treat such issues.

    The authority said investment in supporting people with mental health issues will allow them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives, according to Harrogate News.

    County councillor Clare Wood, North Yorkshire’s executive member for Adult Social Care and Integration said: “Many of us will have experienced mental health difficulties at some point in our lives, or have family and friends with mental health issues.

    “North Yorkshire is England’s largest county with sparse and ageing populations and we are working with our partners and communities in many innovative ways to support those who are vulnerable, isolated and lonely to manage their mental health so they can continue to lead fulfilling lives as part of families and communities.”

    Along with the NHS and North Yorkshire Police, the council is developing its own long-term mental health strategy based on the opinions of people across the region.

    What will this mean for nurses? 
    With there being such a considerable drive towards better treating people with mental health problems, it's likely that nurses with specialist skills, experience and training in this area will be in demand across the region.

    Experts from public health and adult social care have already collaborated to create a team of people able to prevent mental illness from evolving, and work with those who are the most vulnerable, especially the elderly.

    These professionals will team up with the council’s Strong Communities team, along with GP practices and community health services. Nurses with mental health expertise could find themselves becoming integral parts of these teams, able to reach out to people in the community and ensure each individual gets the highest standard of treatment.

    In addition, the group aim to support and deliver mental health services with teams throughout the county council and in the NHS. 

    The council is also aiming to help those suffering from loneliness, with a number of retired workers participating in the Stronger Communities programme run by Ryedale Carers Support (RCS). 

    Written by Angela Newbury

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