Mental Health

The impact of mental health problems and the related links to safeguarding are diverse and complicated.
 
They would include but are not limited to:

• Increased risk of abuse due to vulnerability
• Increased chances of suffering from a mental health problem if you have been or are currently being abused
• Increased risk of neglect and abuse of others by a person suffering a mental health problem

Guidance:

Safeguarding Children Standards for Adult Mental Health