NEW DATA from the Office for National Statistics suggests that poor mental health is prevalent in Wokingham.
The organisation has grouped data into three categories in a new interactive tool on its website.
These focus on boosting living standards, spreading opportunity and improving public services, and restoring local pride.
In Wokingham borough, out of the 21 measures available for the town, 10 were classified as positive and one as negative.
The data suggests that during the pandemic, anxiety was an issue among residents. And residents also had lower happiness and life satisfaction during this time.
During the pandemic, Oxfordshire Mind created a wellbeing service to support borough residents, in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council.
It focuses on recognising mental health issues early and intervening to prevent conditions deteriorating. The service also ensures timely referrals to specialists, coordinates support available for those with mental health issues and promotes awareness of the issues.
Mind in Berkshire wellbeing workers can offer free one-to-one appointments over 18s in Wokingham. The sessions focus on practical steps to manage everyday stress and wellbeing challenges.
The service is available via all GP practices in the borough, and can be delivered by telephone or video sessions. Face-to-face support is also available in certain GP practices or residents who may find virtual communication challenging.
Later this year, Mind in Berkshire is hosting a mental health and wellbeing conference for anyone working with children and young people in Berkshire West.
The Youth in Mind conference will be held on Wednesday, May 18, at The Globe in Reading, and draws on extensive research and the experiences of young people.
It is aimed at people working in the statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations and will include panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.
Tickets for the Youth in Mind conference will go on sale next week.
