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Media coverage of mental health commonly refers to a crisis. Mental Health professionals sometimes do as well, usually to highlight problems in their own areas of interest. But, research shows that most people who use mental health services are satisfied with their care. The problem is accessing services that are over-stretched and under-funded. Professor Stephen Lawrie (The University of Edinburgh) argues no radical shake up is required – services just need funding! At best, talk of ‘crisis’ is a rhetorical device to garner support; at worst, it reinforces the stigmatisation of those who use and provide mental health services.
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New Town Theatre, New Town Theatre, Venue 7, 96 George Street,Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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