WE’VE COME A LONG WAY


by James Le Feuvre, Mind Jersey


In October 2018, Jersey’s Ministers listed improving ‘Islanders’ wellbeing and mental and physical health as one of the top five priorities for the Government of Jersey over the next four years.


This public recognition of the importance of mental health is a major step forward and demonstrates how much perceptions have changed over the last few years.


At Mind Jersey, we have worked hard to build and sustain this increased attention, both nationally and in Jersey. During the 2018 election mental health was mentioned at most hustings and featured in the literature of many of the candidates. It has, undeniably, taken its rightful place on the agenda and we will ensure that is where it will stay well into the future.


One in four of Jersey’s population, and one in ten of children and young


people, are currently experiencing some form of mental ill health. Half of all mental health problems have been established by the age of 15, rising to 75% by the age of 24.


Mental health therefore needs this level of priority and investment as it is going to take a long time and require strong leadership to get local services and support to where they need to be. We must aim for genuine ‘parity of esteem’ for mental health alongside physical health and Mind Jersey will continue to campaign to ensure that this happens.


We’ve got a plan


Mind Jersey was very actively involved in the development of the Mental


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