ALT We’re calling on MPs and parliamentary candidates to build a MENTALLY HEALTHIER NATION. Graphic showing three elements as an umbrella of protection over three people: prevention (Address the causes of mental ill health); equality (Eradicate mental health inequalities) and support (Ensure timely access to local services)

ALT Building a mentally healthier nation: Prevention. 1. Give children the best start by eradicating child poverty by 2030. 2. Create healthier physical environments, with more green spaces, transport & energy. 3. Ensure everyone can afford a healthy life, by providing a Minimum Income Guarantee & more social housing. 4. Boost public mental health infrastructure & implement a ‘mental health test’ for all government policies

ALT Building a mentally healthier nation: Equality. 1. Tackle racism in all its forms, ending the ‘hostile environment’ & preventing school exclusions. 2. Close the 20 year mortality gap for people with a mental illness within a decade. 3. Reform the social security system to ensure it treats people with mental health difficulties fairly. 4. Reform the justice system & reduce reliance on prisons.

ALT Building a mentally healthier nation: Support. 1. Commit to long-term funding for mental health services. 2. Significantly reduce waiting times for mental health support. 3. Expand Mental Health Support Teams to all schools & colleges and fund early support hubs. 4. Modernise the Mental Health Act, reduce coercion & tackle racial disparities in mental health.