Rationale
There is evidence that discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, religion, disability, age and sexuality is associated with mental health problems.[1]
Stigma is pervasive throughout society, and exacerbates mental health problems through discrimination at home, at work, in social life and in terms access to services and resources.[2]
Source
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Parkinson J (2007). Establishing a core set of national, sustainable mental health indicators for adults in Scotland: Final report. NHS Health Scotland:
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Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project (2008). Final Report. The Government Office for Science, London.
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