alison kerry, mind and hayley richardson-roberts, time to change
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Hayley Richardson-Roberts
Time to Change, Communications Manager
Alison Kerry
Mind, Head of Media
www.time-to-change.org.uk
Stigma - what’s the problem?
• 9 out of 10 people report facing stigma because of their mental health problems.
• 60% said that stigma and discrimination are either as damaging and distressing as, or more damaging than, the symptoms of their mental illness.
• 35% said that stigma had made them give up on their ambitions, hopes and dreams for their life.
• 27% said stigma had made them want to give up on life.
What is Time to Change?
Proactive PR campaigns
Reactive media opportunities
Reactive media opportunities
Media coverage of mental health problems
Online media resources
Media networking events
Mind Media Awards 2013
Mind Media Awards 2013
Thank you – any questions?