NDM8130 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Mental Health and community resilience

NDM8130 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes:

a) the publication of MIND Cymru’s Together Through Tough Times report;

b) that community resilience has a positive impact on good mental health.

2. Calls on Welsh Government to:

a) work with the voluntary and community sector to build resilient communities through:

(i) promoting social capital;

(ii) investing in community assets;

(iii) addressing barriers faced by certain groups; 

b) include the role played by community assets and networks in any future mental health strategy.

Together through Tough Times

Supporters

Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

Mike Hedges (Swansea East)

Sam Rowlands (North Wales)

Sioned Williams (South Wales West)

Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley)