More than nine out of 10 people believe that it is now more acceptable to talk about emotional problems.
Almost one person in five has consulted a counsellor or psychotherapist, while almost half the population know someone who has, according to a survey by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which suggests that the [...]

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A report by English charity, Rethink, has found that 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems do not go out or apply for jobs due to the stigma associated with mental ill health.  They feel most discriminated against by their family (36%), followed by their employers (35%), neighbours (31%) and friends (25%). 
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One in five MPs has suffered from mental health problems but decided to keep quiet because of fears of a hostile reaction, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
An anonymous questionnaire completed by 94 members of parliament revealed that 19 percent had personal experience of mental health issues, while 86 percent said the job was [...]

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