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Time To Change releases new training pack to reduce mental health stigma
Time To Change has worked with NHS England to release a new training pack that aims to help to reduce the stigma and discrimination sometimes experienced by people when using mental health services.
The two organisations are working together to better understand the dynamics of relationships between NHS professionals and the people who use NHS services.
Research suggested that a major issue for people using mental health services was a feeling of stigma and discrimination. This led NHS England and Time To Change to identify examples of good practice, as well as barriers to positive interactions, which resulted in the publication of the new training pack.
Joanne McDonnell, senior nurse for mental health and learning disabilities at NHS England, said: “It’s really important that everyone working in the NHS creates the most positive experience possible for service users and it’s fantastic that Time to Change is working in partnership with NHS England to spread that message far and wide.
“Research from this campaign has shown that even small individual actions we can all make, like keeping eye contact or taking a few extra minutes with someone, can change an interaction and improve the experience and life of someone with a mental health problem. Don’t leave it to others because reducing stigma and improving care is everybody’s responsibility.”
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