Survey on mental health in North East Lincolnshire following rise in people experiencing difficulties
After a major increase since the pandemic, a new survey is taking place to better understand mental health in the area to inform a new strategy
Last updated 24th Aug 2022
A survey has been launched in North East Lincolnshire after the number of people experiencing difficulties in the area rose following the pandemic.
The study is asking people to come forward and give their views on what they've experiencing.
People across North East Lincolnshire will be asked to take part in the new survey to help the council understand the mental health and wellbeing of people in the area.
Demand for these services have increased since the pandemic, raising concerns the support offered in the area is not enough.
With issues highlighted in the North East Lincolnshire's annual Director of Public Health Report, which was published last month, The North east Lincolnshire Mental Health Alliance- a group of partners with an interest in Mental Wellbeing- have decided to look at people's views and experiences.
"The survey is very timely. When someone struggles with their mental health, research shows that their overall physical health suffers too, and we really want to support people to live the happiest, healthiest lives that they can. We can do this by getting a better understanding of how people are feeling, where they access support and if there are any barriers preventing them from seeking help," said Geoff Barnes, Deputy Director of Public Health in North East Lincolnshire.
Chair of the Mental Health Alliance, Stephen Ryder said: "We are really urging anyone who has struggled previously, is struggling now or cares for someone struggling with their mental health to help us by taking time to complete our survey and share their experiences with us.
"We have a dedicated group of partners working together to improve the mental health of the people living in our borough and by completing this survey you will be supporting us to make sure our communities get the help they need.
"The pandemic's had positives and negatives, as far as mental health's concerned. Clearly the impact it's had and the way people are feeling now, isn't something we would have ever wanted to have seen. But I think there's an honesty that's coming out of the pandemic as well, that, it's okay not to be okay." he added.
In the report, the impact of the of the pandemic was detailed and the support available for people who have, or are struggling, with their emotional or mental health was highlighted.
Some key finding were that there was a rise in more complex cases, who are often in need of long term treatment, older people were impacted negatively by social isolation and loneliness, and that wait times for young people grew.
The survey by the Mental Health Alliance, will close on the 15th of November.
If you want to take part in the survey here's the link:
https://tell-us.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey?tt=u%2Bg/Yd7ZrN1DW8HrvDqtIw%3D%3D