Where to start - Social determinants of mental health and primary prevention
- Focus on the fundamental causes of inequalities in mental health and recognise the mental health component of social and health inequities. Work on the fundamental causes should evaluate their mental health impact.
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Take action on the mental wellbeing of children and young people. Most mental health issues arise during this period of life.
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Take a life-course approach, recognising the different challenges to mental health and wellbeing from pre-conception to end of life.
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Bring understanding of inequalities in income, power and wealth into our work. This will include work to tackle discrimination against protected characteristics.
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Recognise the importance of gender equity in determinants, experiences and outcomes in mental health and wellbeing.