Mental health has, rightly, soared up our social agenda in recent years to become a key civic, cultural and professional concern. This has manifested itself in a variety of ways across society. 

In education, there is significantly more awareness about issues to which young people may be particularly vulnerable. Great care is now taken over how mental health matters are portrayed in the media. And in construction, the healthcare sector has actively embraced design principles that are sensitive to debilitating conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. The office sector has also taken a lead in this area, with wellbeing a standard workplace component, as demonstrated by buildings such as 22 Bishopsgate and the increasing popularity of wellness certification schemes. 

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