Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements

 

That is the message we are trying to get out - that regardless of what walk of life one comes from or what profession, people's lives can be impacted by these matters. It is important for us to try to deal with that situation. In an effort to highlight this issue I launched See Change, the national mental health stigma reduction partnership, earlier this year, to reduce stigma and challenge the discrimination associated with mental health problems. Our vision is to achieve a change in Irish social attitudes and behaviour and to reduce the level of discrimination and prejudice. To help make that vision a reality and to change attitudes positively, a range of national and local activities are being developed, aimed at giving focused messages to the general public and target groups.

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