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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lynne Jones (Labour), on Monday, 11 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 75 members in total.


MIND WEEK CAMPAIGN ON MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH

That this House supports the Mind Week campaign to raise awareness of men's mental health in England and Wales; notes that 75 per cent. of all suicides are by men and that one in seven men who experience prolonged unemployment will develop a mental health problem; is concerned that the recession will have a disproportionately negative effect on the mental health of men in England and Wales; and further supports Mind's call for greater awareness of men's mental health problems.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1455 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Tim Loughton
Andrew George
Sandra Gidley
Lee Scott
Subjects
Mental health
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk