69 Motion - Mental Health Pledge PDF 123 KB
Minutes:
Members considered the following motion submitted by Councillor M. A. Sherrey:
That this Council supports the Time to Change pledge as follows:
To reduce the stigma of mental illness and support staff who are experiencing, or who may experience, personal or family mental health issues”
The Time to Change Pledge is a public statement of aspiration that an organisation wants to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination
The motion was moved by Councillor M. A. Sherrey and seconded by Councillor R. J. Shannon.
In proposing the motion the Leader referred to the importance of raising awareness of metal health issues and of providing support to staff within the organisation through a variety of methods including support days, training for staff and the “Phone a Friend” support network.
In seconding the motion, Councillor R. J. Shannon reminded Council of the prevalence of mental health issues within the population and of the importance of addressing these openly and reducing prejudice and fear. It was very important that the Council as an employer played its part in this.
Having been put to the vote the Chairman declared the motion to be carried.