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Beating 'Stigma' of Mental Illness

(December 27, 2007) -- A nationwide television and radio campaign is beginning, in an attempt to remove the stigma around mental health.

Ads will run for several weeks highlighting how mental difficulties should not prevent people from leading a full and active life. The campaign, run by the National Disability Authority (NDA), was launched after research showed one fifth of parents would object if their child was taught alongside a youngster with mental problems.

The ads feature Gaelic Players Association chief Dessie Farrell, who has battled depression, chess master Paul Leavy, who was diagnosed schizophrenic aged 17, journalist Carol Hunt, who suffered post natal depression and anorexic mother-of-two Marie Devine. Ads will also be posted at bus shelters.

Source: The Press Association

Last updated: 12/07

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