Mental Health Benefits of Work Self Esteem Participation

Mental Health Benefits of Work Self Esteem Participation in collective effort Work Social Recognition Personal Identity

Impact of Recession on Mental Health UK research into the impact of the recession on mental health found that as a direct result of recession: 1 in 10 had visited their GP for support Half said staff morale was low 28% were working longer hours A third said staff were having to compete against each other. (Mind Populus Study 2010) In Ireland 35% non-fatal injuries reported to the Health and Safety Authority in 2008/9 were listed as stress, depression or anxiety. (HSA, 2010).

Attitudes in the Workplace 2 in 3 strongly agree those with mental health problems should have the same rights as others BUT: Only 46% say this in respect of job rights Only 58% say that someone diagnosed with depression will go back to work within a year One in five say they would be very comfortable working with someone with depression 48% of people would deliberately conceal their diagnosis from coworkers/ classmates Source: 2010 Public Attitudes, Millward Brown Landsdowne

See Change Ireland’s first national programme working to positively change social attitudes and behaviour so that there is a reduction of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems, ensuring that everyone enjoys the same rights on an equal basis

What We Know The scale and speed of the increase in suicide in Ireland is alarming 25% in a single year

Our Society Can Be Unforgiving 7 in 10 Irish people strongly agree virtually anyone can develop a mental health problem For many silence seems the only option yet 1 in 2 wouldn’t want others to know if they had a mental health problem Source: 2010 Public Attitudes, Millward Brown Landsdowne

Stigma: The Issues 1 in 4 One in four Irish adults will face a mental health problem in their lifetime As hard as being unwell The stigma associated with mental health problems is, for some people, almost as difficult to manage as the experience of being unwell Stops people from… coming forward and seeking help offering help or being supportive getting jobs they are qualified to do

Our Vision The See Change vision is that every person in Ireland can be open and positive about their own and others’ mental health

Our Aims From Mental health problems are invisible. . . something we fear and avoid talking about unless we have to Open Accept To Mental health problems are part and parcel of being human and it is ok not to feel ok Support Reduce Stigma and Discrimination

See Change wants to create a nationwide social movement to drive change

Quality support and treatment Media Talking openly Education Language Decrease Stigma by… Personal role

Campaign Theme Every See Change interaction is an invitation to make a ripple. A ripple is a personal commitment to change attitude or behaviour in relation to people with mental health problems A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has - Margaret Mead

Become part of See Change Help us make a difference www. seechange. ie info@seechange. ie Tel: 01 8601620