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Mental Health Benefits of Work
UK research into the impact of the recession on mental health found that as a direct result of recession:
1 in 10 had visited their GP for support
Half said staff morale was low 28% were working longer hours
A third said staff were having to compete against each other. (Mind Populus Study 2010)
In Ireland 35% non-fatal injuries reported to the Health and Safety Authority in 2008/9 were listed as stress, depression or anxiety. (HSA, 2010)
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Impact of Recession on Mental Health
Attitudes in the Workplace2 in 3 strongly agree those with mental health problems should have the same rights as others BUT: Only 46% say this in respect of job rights
Only 58% say that someone diagnosed with depression will go back to work within a year
One in five say they would be very comfortable working with someone with depression
48% of people would deliberately conceal their diagnosis from co-workers/ classmatesSource: 2010 Public Attitudes, Millward Brown Landsdowne
See ChangeIreland’s first national programme working to positively change social attitudes and behaviour so that there is a reduction of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems, ensuring that everyone enjoys the same rights on an equal basis
What We Know
The scale and speed of the increase in suicide in Ireland is alarming
25% in a single year
Our Society Can Be Unforgiving
7 in 10 Irish people strongly agree virtually anyone can develop a mental health problem
yet 1 in 2 wouldn’t want others to know if they had a mental health problem
Source: 2010 Public Attitudes, Millward Brown Landsdowne
For many silence seems the only
option
For many silence seems the only
option
1 in 4One in four Irish adults will face a mental health problem in their lifetime
As hard as being unwellThe stigma associated with mental health problems is, for some people, almost as difficult to manage as the experience of being unwell
Stops people from…coming forward and seeking help offering help or being supportivegetting jobs they are qualified to do
Stigma: The Issues
Our Vision
The See Change vision is that every person in Ireland can be open and positive about their own and others’ mental health
OpenOpen
AcceptAccept
SupportSupport
ReduceStigma
and Discrimination
ReduceStigma
and Discrimination
Our Aims
Mental health problems are invisible
. . . something we fear and avoid talking about
unless we have to
Mental health problems are part
and parcel of being human and it is ok
not to feel ok
From
To
See Change wants to create a nationwide social movement to drive change
Every See Change interaction is an invitation to make a ripple.
A ripple is a personal commitment to change attitude or behaviour in relation to people with mental health problems
Campaign Theme
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has - Margaret Mead
Become part of See Change
Help us make a difference
www.seechange.ie
Tel: 01 8601620