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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