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Article: We must confront our bigotry and prejudice about mental illness; MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.(Features)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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Byline: Ewan Hilton
NUTTER. Schizo. Mental.
Most of us have used these words at some point or other, often not meaning anything by it.
However, one in four people experience mental distress in their lifetime, so it is very likely that you have called a "nutter" a "nutter" without even realising it.
Imagine what that felt like for them and how it might have influenced their view of themselves.
Negative stigma, prejudice and ill-informed opinion are some of the ...