From BBC Ouch!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6033013.stm
Mental illness now 'last taboo'
BBC News, Tuesday 10 October
Significant mental distress will affect one in four of us in our lifetime.
One in six of the population is suffering at any time - the vast majority
enduring depression, stress and anxiety. And yet the evidence is that stigma
and discrimination are rife in the workplace - even among those with mild to
moderate problems. See link:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6038570.stm
Schizophrenia term use 'invalid'
BBC News, Monday 9 October
The term schizophrenia should be abolished, experts have said. They claim
the category falsely groups a wide range of symptoms and encourages
over-reliance on anti-psychotic drugs rather than psychological
intervention. See link:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6033013.stm
Yours
Colin R
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