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THERE has been a rise in young people in Bolton suffering with their mental health amid the coronavirus crisis, a council cabinet member has said.
Executive cabinet member for health and wellbeing at the council, Sue Baines, stated there has been an increase in the number of residents battling with their mental health.
This concerning pattern is noticeably affecting younger people, Cllr Baines revealed.
Cllr Baines said: “Maintaining ones mental health is really important and is a salient factor in being able to live life to the full.
The effects of poor mental health can be distressing and debilitating.
“The covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in the number of people experiencing symptoms of mental illness, particularly the young, ranging from mild to more serious symptoms.
“Social isolation is one factor, because we as humans are naturally sociable creatures and we need others.”
The council is working to support those who need help.
Cllr Baines said: “With this in mind, our approach at Bolton Council, has been to work cohesively with our partners in the health and care services and the voluntary sector and we have have taken a proactive approach towards promoting positive mental health.
“We have utilised professional evidence to focus on outcomes and the determinants of mental health and our organisation-wide approach has been to embed mental heath into everything we do.
“A whole-system approach through working with others to build capacity and capability across the workforce and volunteers so they are able to support people more effectively.
“Working with citizens to better understand their needs and the challenges encountered have informed commissioning and the delivery of services.
“The specific steps we have taken during covid-19 have been to amplify digital resources and access by recognising that not everyone has such access, therefore working collaboratively with our partners to ensure resources reach those most vulnerable.
“We have helped organisations change the way they deliver services to ensure they are able to keep in touch with individuals via online, telephone or apps.
“Our volunteers are reaching out to those in need in the community to offer practical support, signposting and information.
“We have co-produced a booklet of local and national help agencies to help those in need of mental health support.
“As a council we are working tirelessly to do the very best we can for all of our residents in need.”
For more information on mental health services in Bolton click here.
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