Category Archives: Stigmatisation

New Facebook application to tackle Mental Health stigma

Posted on 17 February 2012 by

Date: 17/02/2012 Source: Statement from the Honourable Curtis Pitt, Minister for Disability Services, Mental Health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Article Link:  http://http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/mms/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=78882 Synopsis:  The Queensland Government has developed a new Facebook application to help tackle the stigma … Continue reading →

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Mental health campaign to lift the veil of silence

Posted on 12 December 2011 by

Date: 10/10/2011 Author: Steven Wardill Source: Courier Mail, p15 Synopsis: Premier Anna Bligh described the stigma surrounding mental health as ‘one of the most profound human rights issues of the 21st century’. At the launch of Mental Health Week, Premier … Continue reading →

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Depressed Staff Face Battle For Tolerance

Posted on 2 May 2011 by

Date: 02/05/2011 Reporter: Stephen Lunn Source: The Australian, p.3 Synopsis: A recent survey of 18,000 Australian professionals has shown that 4 in 10 feel uncomfortable working closely with someone suffering a depressive illness. Those working in white-collar professions, particularly engineering … Continue reading →

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