Motion NDM8130 Jenny Rathbone

Supported by Huw Irranca-Davies, Mike Hedges, Sam Rowlands, Sioned Williams, Vikki Howells

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.