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Mental Health in Hartlepool 40% greater mental illness needs 14% greater needs for common mental health problems 24th Hartlepool is ranked 24th most deprived local authority of 326 in England (DCLG, 2010) 4000 people aged 18-64 likely to experience a mental health problem up to 2020 Source : http://www.teesjsna.org.uk/hartlepool-mental-and-behavioural-disorders/ The National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (2001) showed that Hartlepool has 40% greater needs than the national average in relation to mental illness and 14% higher needs for common mental health problems.  Prevalence in males is higher than females.  There are higher than average levels of long-term unemployment, deprivation, drugs use and alcohol-related harm (DH, 2011b).

Community Learning Mental Health Pilot 2015-2017 2015-16 2016-17 Overall Total engaged 158 238 396 Female 51.90% 76.05% 263 66.41% Male 48.10% 23.95% 133 33.59% BAME 3.16% 18.91% 50 12.63% Unemployed 45.57% 48.32% 187 47.22% Disability 79.11% 51.68% 257 64.90% Funded through the £20 million Department for Education (DfE) initiative announced in the 2014 Autumn Statement, the Community Learning Mental Health research project has been testing out whether short, part-time community learning courses help people develop strategies to manage their mild to moderate mental health problems (like stress, worry, anxiety, and depression).

Impact - Progression 2015-16 2016-17 Further Learning 26 31 Volunteering 6 12 Employment 3 2016 Winners- Innovative Learning Project

Impact- Learner Comments “I could not have wished for better support” “I think the courses are fantastic, great tutors, lots of fun boosting my depression. Look forward to the future with Adult Education” “I hope they continue to do things like this in the future” “Thank you this is just what I need at this time of my life” “Had a great time, would like to do more”

Impact- Learner Comments “A big thank you for your help” “Very good service, helpful angels – thank you” “I would like to thank everyone for where I am today for having the time and patience with me. I have still a long way to go but I don’t know where I’d be without you. Thanks very much for caring”