Tackling inequalities in mental health

People with severe and enduring mental illness are at greater risk of poor physical health and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population. 

People from minority ethnic backgrounds experience further disadvantage. For example, black people are more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act, and have lower rates of recovery.

The Cavendish Square Group is in the process of developing a five year strategy to tackle specific areas of inequality within mental health services in collaboration with the NHS Race and Health Observatory and look forward to sharing further details in Autumn 2022.