Dealing with a mental health problem can be a stressful and lonely experience for an individual. In addition to dealing with the symptoms of the illness, people often have to deal with the stigma surrounding their condition.
This blog looks at the stigma associated with having a mental illness, and the impact this has on the quality of life of the individual.
Stigma often results from a fear of the unknown, and therefore education can go someway to removing stigma. The additional pages in this blog provide information on a range of mental health problems, in an attempt to increase awareness and reduce some of the misconceptions.
I hope the information in this blog will provide a valuable source of information for you, regardless of your work setting. Its aim is to increase awareness, challenge attitudes, and to provide information which can be helpful in dealing with those suffering from a mental illness - whether it be a work colleague, a student, a friend or family member.
Rachel
This blog looks at the stigma associated with having a mental illness, and the impact this has on the quality of life of the individual.
Stigma often results from a fear of the unknown, and therefore education can go someway to removing stigma. The additional pages in this blog provide information on a range of mental health problems, in an attempt to increase awareness and reduce some of the misconceptions.
I hope the information in this blog will provide a valuable source of information for you, regardless of your work setting. Its aim is to increase awareness, challenge attitudes, and to provide information which can be helpful in dealing with those suffering from a mental illness - whether it be a work colleague, a student, a friend or family member.
Rachel
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