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Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013: Chapter 8
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Acts, Bills
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 is an act to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health. The provisions cover Members of Parliament, jurors and company directors. They repeal legislation disqualifying a Member of Parliament or of the devolved bodies on grounds of mental illness, remove the general ban on people receiving treatment for their mental health undertaking jury service, and amend regulations which allow a director of a public or private company to be removed from their position by reason of their mental health. Explanatory notes produced to assist in the understanding of the Act are available separately.
Hard labour
- Author:
- SHRUBB Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2009, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Obtaining and keeping a job can be challenging for people diagnosed with a mental illness, despite legislation outlawing discrimination against them. This article highlights strategies from a Trade Union Council guide to help ensure that people with psychiatric issues get fair treatment in the workplace. It also looks at the work of the initiative 'Open Up Toolkit', a project to help service users tackle discrimination against mental illness.
Enterprise, employment and empowerment: the social firm sector's mission
- Author:
- REYNOLDS Sue
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 12(4), November 2008, pp.27-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author, Chief Executive of Social Firms UK, outlines the latest developments in the social firm sector's mission to provide real jobs for people with severe disadvantages, such as those with mental health problems. The article highlights the work of a number of social firms.
Read all about it
- Author:
- O'HARA Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2011, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Many studies have shown that the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems can be made worse by negative reporting in the media. A recent study has compared the reporting of mental health topics in headlines and articles published in major newspapers in the United Kingdom and the United States between the years 1985 and 2009. Findings indicate that there is still much negative coverage of mental health, particularly in the tabloid press.
That would be telling
- Author:
- KENNY Craig
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.7.09, 2009, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Disability legislation can fail to provide adequate protection to employees who disclose a past mental health problems. Disclosure and non-disclosure of mental health problems to prospective employers are discussed. Two short case studies are included.
Taking action online
- Author:
- DAVIES Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 156, March 2009, p.16.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The aims of 'open-up' are briefly described. The website, based on the social networking model, aims to provide an internet community where people working to end mental health discrimination can meet, support each other and share ideas.
Mental health and employment
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 7p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
It is estimated that three in ten employees will experience some kind of mental health problem in any one year. Many people find it difficult to remain in employment and face isolation and discrimination in their workplaces. This briefing paper looks at the barriers to employment for people with common and severe mental health problems and at the positive initiatives that are being undertaken by the public, voluntary and commercial sectors to help them find and sustain work. It highlights the importance of employment as part of the recovery from and prevention of mental health problems.
Shunned: discrimination against people with mental illness
- Author:
- THORNICROFT Graham
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 301p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
People with mental illness commonly describe the stigma and discrimination they face as being worse than their main condition. The book presents clearly for a wide readership information about the nature and severity of discrimination against people with mental illness and what can be done to reduce this.
New perspectives and approaches to understanding dementia and stigma: a compendium of essays
- Editors:
- BAMFORD Sally-Marie, HOLLEY-MOORE George, WATSON Jessica
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 62
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the social stigma which surrounds dementia, highlighting that stigma is impeding early diagnosis, care and research into the disease. The report, published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK) in collaboration with the MRC, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society and supported by the drug company Pfizer, discusses the impact the fear around dementia has on those living with the condition, their families and carers, which prevents the research community from capturing a full picture of the disease. According to data in the report, people over the age of 55 fear being diagnosed with dementia more than any other condition and at least 1 in 4 people hide their diagnosis, citing stigma as the reason. The issue of stigma is widely acknowledged as a serious challenge for people with dementia and their carers at the individual, family and societal level, and serves as a barrier to access care, support and treatment. The report considers the causes of stigma and explore this from a multidisciplinary perspective. After holding a high level discussion in the House of Lords, the themes that emerged were explored in this compendium, with contributions from across academia, the public and private sector and the voluntary sector. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and barriers to employment
- Author:
- McART Dervala
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 61(1), 2014, pp.85-87.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This report explores the numerous barriers to employment of people with experience of mental health conditions − namely discriminatory attitudes of employers, low expectations of health professionals and ineffective models of supported employment. The report highlights that in February 2013, over 724,000 people were claiming employment and support allowance because of mental and behavioural disorders. The report evidences that many of these people want to work and would like more help to return to employment, but they are lacking the necessary support from employers and health professionals, and are facing barriers created by employment models. (Publisher abstract)