Debate: Should mental health anti-stigma campaigns be a priority? | One in Four Magazine

In the first of our guest opinion posts, Judith Haire shares her thoughts on where money should go in mental health

I’ve experienced mental illness and been on the receiving end of unkind comments. I applaud the Time To Change anti stigma campaign run by the leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.  One in four adults will experience mental health problems and one in four children. Stigma is a problem that can stop people seeking help, can erode already fragile self-esteem and confidence and can hinder recovery.