«But I want to go even further and end the status quo that sees more than half
of people with mental health conditions unable to find a job - ensuring tens of thousands are able to find or return to work over the next 5 years.»
Dr Helen Stokes - Lampard, the chair of the Royal College of GPs told The Guardian: «While at face value the rise might seem alarming, it could also be indicative of better identification and diagnosis of mental health conditions across healthcare, and reducing stigma associated with mental health in society, leading to
more people with mental health conditions seeking medical assistance.»
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is among national and international human rights groups, led by the International Human Rights Program, saying treatment of children and
persons with mental health conditions violates international obligations.
To watch an animation about the NATSISS results can be viewed here: For more information, please see the First Results of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, 2014 - 15, which includes a feature article on Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people with a mental health condition.
We have programs and workshops designed for individuals seeking to manage mental health conditions; family members who
support people with mental health conditions; mental health professionals seeking career development and enrichment; & anyone who wishes to learn more about mental wellness to improve psychological health and overall quality of life.
In September, the excellent Time to Change campaign, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, surveyed 2,700
people with mental health conditions.
«It's wrong that someone needing a operation can expect treatment within a clear timeframe, while
a person with a mental health condition has no clarity about when they will get help.
In some cases,
people with mental health conditions will be offered protection by the Equality Act 2010 which says that your creditors must make reasonable adjustments to help you.
The person with a mental health condition is as liable as the person without all else being equal.
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People with mental health conditions, we don't get any cheaper for society,» Yates said.