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Wales needs a mental health anti-stigma campaign
Petition published by gareth lewis on Feb 04, 2010
Target: Gofal Cymru
Region: Wales
Web site: http://www.gofalcymru.org.uk
Petition Background (Preamble):
Statistics show that people experiencing mental health problems are faced with stigma because of their illness
e.g.
Research by the Equality and Human Rights Council found over a third of people in Wales wouldn't be happy if a relative was marrying someone who experienced mental ill health.
Some 40% thought someone who experiences depression is unsuitable to be a primary school teacher.
Fewer than four in ten employers say they'd consider employing someone with a mental health problem.
e.g.
Research by the Equality and Human Rights Council found over a third of people in Wales wouldn't be happy if a relative was marrying someone who experienced mental ill health.
Some 40% thought someone who experiences depression is unsuitable to be a primary school teacher.
Fewer than four in ten employers say they'd consider employing someone with a mental health problem.
Petition:
We at Gofal Cymru believe that Wales needs a mental health anti-stigma campaign. Statistics show that people experiencing mental ill-health are faced with stigma in their daily lives.
Successful anti-stigma campaigns are currently running in both England (Time to Change) and Scotland (See Me).
Support the need for an anti-stigma campaign in Wales by signing this petition.
Successful anti-stigma campaigns are currently running in both England (Time to Change) and Scotland (See Me).
Support the need for an anti-stigma campaign in Wales by signing this petition.
The Wales needs a mental health anti-stigma campaign petition to Gofal Cymru was written by gareth lewis and is in the category Health at GoPetition. Contact author here. Petition tags: mental health charity
