Psychiatrists, public mental health and sustainability: understanding the overlap and taking action.

Abstract

Aims and method: Through examining three areas of focus within public mental health; prevention, healthy environments and reducing inequalities, we consider how interventions in these domains also have the potential to create a more sustainable healthcare system.

Results: We show how psychiatrists and mental health professionals alongside the wider health and social care system can be involved in advocating for this change.

Clinical implications: We aim to empower individuals working within mental health to advocate for change and consider how public mental health approaches can be integrated into their practice to improve outcomes.