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Only 11% of the NHS money is allocated to mental health, despite the fact that mental health issues account for 23% of cases of illness and disability in England.

Even while the number of adults in England seeking mental health treatments has increased significantly since the start of the lockdown and has increased to 1 in 6, up to 75% of those with diagnosable mental illnesses go untreated.

In Manchester, which also reported having the second-highest number of persons in touch with mental health services, waiting periods for access to talking therapies can be as long as 61 days. In Basildon, waiting times for access to talking therapies can be as low as 4 days.

The connection between mental health and poverty is well known. Some of the nation’s poorest areas see some of the highest numbers of people seeking help for mental health while having the lowest recovery rates and the longest waiting times

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭.

Anxiety and sadness are the most common mental health problems, accounting for 72 million lost working days annually. These issues are made worse by stress from work and money.

One of the crucial factors of mental healthcare is access, however, many people either lack local services or don’t know where or how to find the help they need.

A comprehensive strategy involving a variety of services is necessary to address the growing mental health epidemic.

Our maps illuminate how these components connect and how these relationships can be nurtured for significant, long-lasting beneficial change in our society, which is a living organism made up of many complex yet frequently unseen pieces.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
The colours we’re surrounded by can effect how we feel, how we connect with the world, and how we behave.”

It is already evident that colours can improve our mood, lower stress levels, and foster a sense of community.

Neutral colours can nevertheless be effective; terracotta, sand, and caramel, for example, impart a sense of peaceful neutrality throughout the house. To create a dynamic appearance, use a variety of various earthy tones.

The mineral palette is fantastic since it is so simple to use. In order to create a location where you can truly unwind, make bathroom design utilitarian and minimalist.

Because the colour scheme delivers freshness and peace throughout the day to comfort you when waking up and help you wind down at night, softer pink and neutral tones work well in a bedroom.