Presentation at the Faculty of Public Health annual conference 2016

1. Public mental health: a
new territory
Ian Hulatt
Professional lead for
mental health

2. Whole population
considerations
Challenging an individualistic perspective
Shifting a focus from the person to the
community (including new definitions of
community)
Early intervention is a key thread

3. Issues to consider
 Housing
 Environment (real and virtual)
 The world of work
 Formal education
 Family life

4. Those in receipt of mh services
 Tobacco dependence
 Lifestyle
 Employment
 Instillation and maintenance of hope
 Countering therapeutic nihilism

5. Final thought
 Is the workforce of mental health
services ready for this public mental
health agenda?
 Will this new emphasis require new
preparation, alliances and ways of
working?

6. Any questions?
 Ian.hulatt@rcn.org.uk