Welsh Government are asking for your comments on:

Together for Mental Health

A Welsh Government Strategy for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales

Consultation period: 8^th May 2012 – 31^st July 2012

'Together for Mental Health' is Welsh Governments new mental health strategy for Wales, covering people of all ages.  It aims to address the needs of people with mental health problems or a mental illness, whilst also improving mental wellbeing.

The strategy is intended to improve outcomes for service users, carers and their families.  Welsh Government encourages the 'recovery and reablement' approach, which aims to help people live independently and achieve their full potential.

The strategy builds upon current policy and incorporates the legal requirements of the 'Mental Health (Wales) Measure', as follows:

If you would like to be involved in the consultation events specifically aimed at practitioners, service users and carers please click on the attached 'consultation events document' for details of all event dates / venues and how to book a place.

For further details about 'Together for Mental Health' please click on the highlighted text.