Smoking and inequality go hand-in-hand, with the poorest and those with severe mental illness most impacted. #SmokefreeGeneration  presents an important opportunity to reduce smoking rates and reduce health inequality.
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Disappointing to see that the UK's Covid-19 Inquiry will not consider the full extent to which the pandemic impacted people's mental health. A huge oversight.
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As social attitudes and awareness increases, so to have waiting lists. There needs to be an extensive look at how autism and ADHD is diagnosed and treated as too many people are waiting far too long to receive the support they need.
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Every death is tragic and preventable. Investment within mental health needs to be taken seriously - from early prevention measures up to support for people in moments of crisis.

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Happy World Autism Acceptance Day! 🧩

Let's celebrate the unique individuals in our lives who shine bright with their amazing abilities. Today, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding for those on the autism spectrum💙

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New research Money and Mental Health calling for cross-government & sector action to improve preventative support in response to well evidenced links between mental ill health and financial precarity.
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The continued high level of drug related deaths is a tragedy. The decision to ban 15 addl synthetic opioids shows the threat is taken seriously, but a raft of prevention measures are needed - inc expanding naloxone, enhanced harm reduction & better data
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Great meeting today APPGComplexNeeds re improving support for coexisting mental health & substance use needs. Special thanks to Tom Watson for chairing & the panel, incl. Heather Turning Point 💙 for telling her story - really capturing the power & importance of lived experience

New Royal College of Psychiatrists report showcases the unsurprising yet important impact abuse has on someone's mental health. The prevalence of abuse experienced by women is alarming.
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.SASH London Enjoy your #internationalwomensday #IWD24 celebrations today. What a powerhouse of women we have amongst us making such a difference every day, thank you all

To all the wonderful, strong, compassionate women out there, have a great #InternationalWomensDay To those who are part of my life, thank you inc the 1000’s of women colleagues and clients Turning Point 💙 Rightsteps livelife who inspire me daily #inspiredbypossibility

Many people spend a large portion of their lives at work - creating environments that are supportive of good mental and physical health should be the norm Policy Exchange Rightsteps
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Rightsteps welcomes research published today by the University College London that found talking therapies could effectively treat symptoms of #menopause .

#TalkingTherapy #MentalHealth #WomensHealth

We Turning Point 💙 welcome & support Centre for Mental Health calls for long term planning around improving prevention, equality and support when it comes to building a #AMentallyHealthierNation .
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