Mental Health and Wellbeing
- One in six people will experience a mental
health problem
- Around 50% of mental illness starts before the age of 14 and can impact on an individual and their family for many years
- Half of all women and a quarter of men will be affected by depression
- People report having poorer mental health and wellbeing in Liverpool compared to the rest of the North West
Five ways to wellbeing
Throughout 2020 and beyond people in Liverpool and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to consider some manageable steps they could take to lead a healthier, happier life. For more information click here
The programme is structured around the Five Ways to Wellbeing – five simple ways to improve personal wellbeing by making small, achievable lifestyle changes. In fact, evidence has shown that by building the five ways into your routine you could add up to 7.5 years to your life – just think of it as the mental equivalent of eating five pieces of fruit or veg each day.
The five ways are:
- Connect
- Be active
- Take notice
- Keep learning
- Give
Building these small actions into your daily life will provide an opportunity for you to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Making small changes can make a real difference to how you feel. Exercise, eating well, and a good night’s sleep will help.
Our relationships with family, friends and community are crucial. It’s good to talk and stay in touch.
Get help and support early if you feel you’re not coping.
Local Services
For children and young people (14 - 35 years) contact the Early Intervention Team at Arundel House on 0151 330 8116.
For adults make an appointment to see your doctor.
For men (15 - 35 years) contact CALM - the Campaign Against Living Miserably - on 0800 585858.
For general information about mental health: www.mind.org.uk.
