Boxer Frank Bruno, television presenter Trisha Goddard and comedian Ruby Wax have joined a host of other well-known celebrities including Patsy Palmer, Mel C, Gok Wan and Trevor Nelson in making a pledge to help end mental health prejudice for the next exciting stage of the Time to Change [1] campaign, which begins on Monday [...]
Our Stories exhibition demystifies mental illness
The myth of ‘them and us’ still exists between those who have suffered from mental health problems and those who have not. ‘our stories’, a new exhibition by the mental health charity together aims to dispel the idea that mental illness happens to other people. Read the full article here
Dr Crippen: Why we have to watch our language
My wife and I helped our children learn to read with the help of Biff, Chip, Kipper and friends who starred in the Oxford Reading Tree books. We could not help but smile at how racially correct the books were, with people of all colours and creeds. And quite right too. The children, of course, [...]
Dr Crippen: Why we have to watch our language
My wife and I helped our children learn to read with the help of Biff, Chip, Kipper and friends who starred in the Oxford Reading Tree books. We could not help but smile at how racially correct the books were, with people of all colours and creeds. And quite right too. The children, of course, [...]
The stigma of mental illness
Last week’s suicide of the German goalkeeper Robert Enke revealed more than the terrible news of one man’s death, the cruelty of depression and the pressures on sportsmen to protect the public’s idealised view of them; it also exposed the ongoing shame and stigma of mental illness. Read the full article here
Promoting mental health to those who need help most
The Mindyourmind program has found success thanks to its youth volunteers Read the full article here
Stigma about mental health needs to be addressed – PM
The stigma about mental ill-health is still an issue not only as a social context but possibly also at an administrative level, the Prime Minister said yesterday. The root cause of the stigma is fear and lack of education. Read the full article here
Nice: Employers must tackle mental health stigma
Employers must combat the stigma around mental health in the workplace and encourage flexible working as part of measures to improve mental wellbeing for employees. Read the full article here
Rethink and Mind celebrate World Mental Health Day
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. The annual celebration was started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992 with the aim of educating the public about mental health issues. Millions of people across the world celebrate the day each year, raising awareness and funds for mental health causes. Read the full article [...]
One in 30 people in mental health care are in paid work
Just 3.4% of adults who have contact with secondary mental health services in England are in paid employment while just over a fifth are in settled accommodation, government figures published this week have revealed. Read the full article here
