Dr Hugh Griffiths, Acting National Clinical Director for Mental Health, Department of Health, outlines the key themes of the government’s mental health strategy for England and looks at how outcomes for people with physical and mental health conditions can be improved.

1. The Mental Health and Physical Health Interface Dr Hugh Griffiths National Clinical Director for Mental Health

4. Mental Health Strategy A strategy to continue to transform the mental health and well-being of the nation An ambition to mainstream mental health and achieve ‘parity of esteem’ with physical health The aim for mental health to be ‘everyone’s business’ – all of Government, employers, education, third sector

8. A Call to Action

14. Integrated care pathway

15. (Dis)integrated care pathway