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Article: Our mental health care is improving, but Wales has a long way to go to combat the stigma; Almost everyone at some time will be touched by mental illness, says Jenny Randerson, who calls for its treatment to be made a core part of our health services.(Features)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- December 1, 2008
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Byline: Jenny Randerson
A Cinderella service", "abandoning the most vulnerable," "failing the most failed" - the list of cliches about mental health provision goes on and on.
Almost everyone we know will, at some point in their lives, be touched by mental illness, whether it is serious or mild, themselves or someone they love, the chances are that it will have a noticeable effect on their lives.
Progress to improve mental health services in Wales has been slow for too long.
People at their most vulnerable have been failed by a complex ...