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Government
launches scheme to tackle mental health stigma
June
28, 2004
A
five-year plan to tackle the stigma and discrimination faced by
people with mental health problems was launched last week by health
minister Rosie Winterton.
The
government strategy aims to encourage more positive public attitudes
towards those with mental ill health in a bid to improve their rights
and social status.
The
programme, From Here to Equality, will tackle negative media coverage
in an effort to break the false perception of a link between mental
illness and violence. The television watchdog Ofcom will analyse
complaints about media coverage of mental health issues.
See:
National
Institute for Mental Health's anti-stigma and discrimination programme
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