“There’s a limit to what we can achieve alone” - working together to help build money confident communities
Rethink Mental Illness is the charity for people severely affected by mental illness. No matter who a person is, or how bad their situation has got, we are here to help them get the information and support they need to live a better life.
The impact of the pandemic on peoples’ mental health will be felt for years to come, with research from the NHS strategy Unit in 2020 predicting a 33% increase in demand for mental health services over the next three years in England. The disruption created by Covid-19 will have set back some people’s recovery, and it has also increased the risk factors for poor mental health.
There’s a limit to what we can achieve alone. We need to work together with our partners to create greater awareness and understanding of mental illness, how to protect and manage our mental health and where to get support. By working with TSB branches in local communities we can lead by example, challenge stigma, and foster mentally healthy environments where people are encouraged to prioritise their mental health and to seek support if they need it.
Flora Bannerman
Senior Partnerships Officer, Rethink Mental Illness