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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(5 December 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to review the impact of alcohol on mental health..

Asked by:
Chris Webb (Labour)

Answer

The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England, published in September 2023, identifies substance misuse, including alcohol, as a key common risk factor for action, and we will explore opportunities to go further. The negative impact that alcohol can have on mental health is also acknowledged and highlighted on the NHS England website, which is available at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/the-risks-of-drinking-too-much/


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