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Ex-Minister Demands Overhaul of Mental Health Care
31 Aug
Summary
- Former MP Norman Lamb advocates for mental health system reform.
- His new book details broken mental health services and solutions.
- Personal tragedy inspired his call for humane treatment.
Former health minister Norman Lamb is leading a charge for significant reform within the UK's mental health services. Having served as the MP for North Norfolk and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Lamb has now authored a new book titled 'Be More Human: Why Mental Health Care Is Broken And What We Can Do To Fix It.'
This book delves into the current state of mental health provisions, advocating for more humane and dignified treatment of individuals experiencing crises. Lamb asserts that the system can be improved if there is a collective will to enact change, promising a profound positive impact on countless lives.
The impetus for Lamb's dedicated campaign and his book stems from a deeply personal tragedy. His late sister, Catherine, suffered from severe clinical depression and tragically took her own life shortly after being discharged from an inpatient unit. This experience has driven his exploration of alternative approaches to care, focusing on earlier interventions and maintaining patient relationships.
