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Recommendation 3
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The gap between the 2004 and 2017 NHS Digital Mental Health Surveys was too long,...
Recommendation
The gap between the 2004 and 2017 NHS Digital Mental Health Surveys was too long, and this must not be repeated. We recommend that NHS Digital regularly collect and publish robust prevalence data for mental health conditions every three years, starting from the end of 2021 disaggregated by age, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and condition, alongside a plan to address any disparities uncovered. Such a study should also examine both unmet need and the risks of overmedicalisation of minor issues.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 March 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗