Tackling Health Inequalities

We at Beacon Charitable Foundation understand that addressing health inequalities is not a one-organisation job but requires a collaborative effort. We are proud to have partnered with several organisations to tackle mental health issues, particularly focusing on the most vulnerable and excluded groups.

We organised a series of workshops, including a webinar, to shed light on the impact of mental health and well-being on marginalised communities.

Highlights

Discussions revolved around the following key issues:

Stigmatisation in Communities: There continues to be a stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among men, making it difficult for individuals to express their emotions openly.
Lack of Confidential Support: Many South Asian communities face barriers to accessing confidential mental health support. While some progress has been made with initiatives such as ‘walking groups’ and ‘Tea and Chat’ sessions in community cafes, more support is needed.
Overlooking Young People's Mental Health: The mental health and well-being of young people are often overlooked and denied by elders, leading to a lack of communication between parents and children. Limited or non-existent support from religious institutions and community bodies also adds to this problem.
Lack of Culturally Appropriate Services: The South Asian community still lacks appropriate services to meet their religious and cultural needs. Decision-makers need to listen directly to grassroots communities instead of relying solely on community leaders who may be out of touch, especially among young men and women.

Our Mental Health Workshops are designed to tackle pressing issues and facilitate meaningful dialogue on how to enhance support for mental health within our communities. Through collaboration with diverse organisations and by shedding light on key challenges, we strive to make a positive impact in addressing mental health inequalities.

Tackling Health Inequalities

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