Lunchtime Discussion Group - The British Mental Health Crisis

Dine and Discuss in a friendly environment!

Join our popular Lunchtime Discussion Group for an afternoon of friendly conversation whilst dining at a local restaurant.

In April we'll be discussing The British Mental Health Crisis. There are briefing materials available before the discussion at: Briefing Materials: The British Mental Health Crisis

Britain has a major health problem that hasn't yet reached the top of the political agenda, but it has all the hallmarks of a national crisis. It’s manifested in a stalling growth in life expectancy, a surge in chronic illness, and a significant mental health problem among young people. It has resulted in many more people off work, further overstretched the NHS and has given the government the problem of financing a burgeoning welfare budget.

We'll be discussing what is behind Britain's growing mental health crisis. Are we medicalising the normal problems of life? Is job insecurity a factor? Or could it be the after effects of Covid? Could the use of social media be contributing? Is there a lack of NHS support? What impact did 2010s austerity play? Should the government be more pro-active?

What are you views? Come along to share them and discuss with like-minded people in a friendly environment.

About Discussion Group

Our discussions can cover any socially relevant issue. Participants decide on the topics for discussion based on their interests. From evolution to anthropology, from economics to psychology, from the environment to . . . anything that catches your interest.

If you want to contribute, we’d ask you to prepare something that has fired up your imagination. Contributions might be sharing ideas from a book or article you’ve read, or simply an idea that you’ve researched. Individuals will submit a written summary of their idea before the meal.

On the day, the group will question, discuss and assess the implications. If you want to come along to listen and comment, that’s fine too. The aim is to engage a group of like-minded people who enjoy understanding and challenging each other’s ideas.