Mental Health in Bristol
In the UK, 1 in 4 adults will experience a mental health problem each year. However, a recent report by Bristol City Council found that the city has a higher prevalence of mental ill health than the national average:
Mental health matters because having a severe mental illness can result in people dying up to 20 years early due to preventable physical health conditions.
Click here to read Bristol City Council’s full report.
Poor mental health is often linked with other difficulties in a person’s life.
Golden Key clients experience a challenging mix of homelessness, long-term mental health problems, dependency on drugs / alcohol and offending behaviour. Many Golden Key clients have a dual diagnosis which can make it difficult for them to access appropriate services, as illustrated by the case study below:
Mental health case study
Mental health case study
Treating a mental health problem and not looking at all the issues going on in a person’s life means that interventions are unlikely to have a long-term impact. At Golden Key, we are working with clients and services to find better ways of providing support so that people with complex needs have better outcomes.