Diversity and Mental Health
It is very easy to try and treat diversity and mental health as separate entities. However, in reality the two very much overlap.
Unfortunately, health is one of the areas where societal inequalities are most apparent, and mental health is not exempt from this. It is a fact that your mental ill-health susceptibility and care is largely influenced by your background, and certain characteristics.
Black and minority ethnic people are 40% more likely to access mental health services via the criminal justice system than white people
People in the Black ethnic group are more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than their white counterparts
LGBT individuals are at higher risk of experiencing poor mental health, including depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and substance misuse
Between 25-40% of people with learning disabilities also experience mental health problems, but these are not always recognised
Diversity in sport is an ongoing debate. Sport can build community and bring people together, but it is also important to acknowledge that many sports are not truly inclusive or accessible to all. This exclusion can have severe mental health consequences so it is important we consider how to address this if we are aiming for better psychological wellbeing within sport overall.
Inclusive Resources
FamilyLine
0808 802 6666 Monday - Friday from 9.00 - 21.00
Or via email on familyline@family-action.org.uk
For family issues (for over 18s)
Feeling Down
Guide to help people with learning disabilities to take care of their health available online
For those with a learning disability
Mind and Soul Foundation
Online support or 01273 234 839 (If no one available to speak, there is a 24-hour confidential answerphone)
For the LGBTQ community
National Autistic Society
0808 800 4104 Monday to Friday from 10.00 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 15.00 (excluding bank holidays)
Or website
For those with, or caring for someone with autism
Papyrus
0800 068 41 41 Monday to Friday from 10.00 – 22.00, weekends from 14.00 to 22.00, bank holidays 14.00 to 17.00
Or website
For those under 35