Parity of Esteem; How are you really?

Imagine a world where physical and mental health needs are treated equally…  Question Is a pandemic more detrimental to your physical or mental health? Answer A parity approach is required.

What does ‘Parity of esteem’ mean?

‘Parity of esteem’ simply means that physical and mental health are valued equally. It is a term which is becoming more commonly used in the UK and, bit by bit, people are beginning to understand the importance of nurturing mental health in the same way they do physical health. But a lot more action is needed to achieve true parity in the real world. Free training courses and new programmes looking at actionable tools to bridge the parity gap. This section is currently under in development. last updated March 2021.