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Mayor Steve Rotheram launches mental health summit to tackle long-term effects of pandemic and cost of living crisis
Some of the biggest names in health and business will join forces in the Liverpool City Region next month in a bid to address the UK’s growing mental health crisis – which is costing the UK economy £117bn every year.
The mayor will be joined at the event at by Jo Bibby, Director of Health at The Health Foundation and Peter Cheese, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Screenwriter Tony Schumacher, creator of the BBC1 series The Responder, will share his experience of mental ill-health in a live conversation.
He will be joined by Radio City’s Mick Coyle, host of the award-winning Mental Health Monday Podcast for a live recording of the 250th episode of the podcast to close the summit.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
Prior to COVID-19, poor mental health was the most common cause of long-term sickness absence and it is estimated that mental health problems cost the UK economy £117.9 billion per year.
The pandemic has also disrupted many aspects of work, with some research indicating that the mental health problem is being exacerbated by rising prices, especially for those with an existing condition.
Businesses, community and voluntary groups, employees, freelancers and people looking for job opportunities have been invited to the open summit.
This event is designed for everyone, including people involved in the public, private or third sector, currently in work or considering a entering the workplace, part of a larger organisation or self-employed.
Jake Mills, stand-up comedian, mental health campaigner and the founder of Chasing the Stigma and the Hub of Hope app, will host the event at the ACC Liverpool conference centre on May 9.
Practical activities and workshops will explore opportunities to help create a better world of work and improve wellbeing.
To register for the summit follow this link.
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