Mental health and wellbeing strategy: consultation

Questions - Part 5

Creating the Conditions for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing

Our mental health and wellbeing are influenced by many factors, such as our home life, our work, our physical environment and housing, our income, our relationships or our community, including difficult or traumatic life experiences or any inequalities we may face. In particular, research suggests that living with financial worries can have a negative influence; whilst good relationships, financial security and involvement in community activities support mental wellbeing. However, we want to hear what you think are the most important factors.

Your answers to these questions may look different if you are responding as an individual, or as part of an organisation.

5.1 What are the main things in day-to-day life that currently have the biggest positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of you, or of people you know?

5.2 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this, whether you're answering as an individual or on behalf of any organisation?

5.3 What are the main things in day-to-day life that currently have the biggest negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of you, or people you know?

5.4 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this, whether you're answering as an individual or on behalf of any organisation?

5.5 There are things we can all do day-to-day to support our own, or others', mental health and wellbeing and stop mental health issues arising or recurring.

In what ways do you actively look after your own mental health and wellbeing?

• Exercise
• Sleep
• Community groups
• Cultural activities
• Time in nature
• Time with family and friends
• Mindfulness/meditation practice
• Hobbies/practical work
• None of the above
• Other

5.6 If you answered 'other', can you describe the ways in which you look after your own mental health and wellbeing, or the mental health and wellbeing of others?

5.7 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this, whether you're answering as an individual or on behalf of any organisation?

5.8 Referring to your last answers, what stops you doing more of these activities? This might include not having enough time, financial barriers, location etc.

5.9 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this, whether you're answering as an individual or on behalf of any organisation?

5.10 We know that money worries and debt can have an impact on mental health and that this is being made worse by the recent rise in the cost of living. In what way do concerns about money impact on your mental health?

5.11 What type of support do you think would address these money-related worries?