Urban Seed supports GetUp! campaign for Mental Health Reform

6/07/2010 2:29:14 PM, by Simon Moyle
Mental Health is a crucial risk factor in and result of homelessness and social dislocation. Urban Seed has been working at a grassroots level with those affected by homelessness and mental illness.

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National Mental Health Summit 6-Point Plan

On 24-25 June 2010, leading mental health experts, researchers, consumers, carers, practitioners and concerned community members gathered at the National Mental Health Summit to create a blueprint to address this neglected sector.

The Summit called for $600m in immediate investments to made annually, in addition to already committed funds.

Click here to read the Summit's communique.

Where will the money go?

    * $250m for nationally distributed early intervention and preventative programs;

    * $100m for major mental health research;

    * $20m for online mental health information and therapy;

    * $30m for anti-stigma campaigns;

    * $100m for suicide prevention through education, training and “hotspot” programs; and

    * $100m for social housing and support for homeless people with persistent mental illness.