‘Alarming rise’ in mental health stigma in England, research shows

One in 10 people unwilling to live next to someone who has been mentally ill even if they have recovered, Mind reportsThe number of people in England who are frightened of living near people with mental health problems has nearly doubled to one in seven, which experts warn reflects an “alarming rise in stigma”.Even if the mentally ill person had recovered, one in 10 people said they would be unwilling to live next to them, according to new research from the mental health charity Mind. Continue reading...