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We also do a lot of work behind the scenes to bring about changes and improvements to the policies, practices and services that affect you. This more quiet work, where we plug away and try to tackle the root cause of problems, is referred to as social policy work and it is this work, as well as our campaigning, that means we are able to help improve things not only for students who approach us with problems, but also for others experiencing similar situations. Tackling the root cause of a problem also means we can hopefully prevent students from experiencing the same problems in the future. 

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►Let's end mental health discrimination

10th October 2012 10:30 am

The Students’ Union recognises that mental health remains a taboo topic and yet affects a large number of students.

Mental Health stigma and discrimination continues to be an issue, and the Students’ Union has decided to step up and challenge misconceptions.

We also intend for this to be a springboard to challenge the University on related issues around support and professional services.

Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day which aims to raise public awareness about mental health issues. The day promotes open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention, promotion and treatment services.

Time to Change

Time to Change - let's end mental health discrimination

We're pleased to announce that this year the Students' Union will be signing the Time To Change pledge to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination. We'll also be lobbying the University to sign the pledge too.

Signing the pledge is a public display of our commitment to tackling mental health discrimination on campus and amongst our employees, officers and volunteers.

You can sign the pledge individually to show your support for ending stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health.

Why is it time to change?

Mental health problems affect one in four people. 

One in ten young people will experience a mental health problem. 

Nine out of ten people with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination. 

Nearly three in four young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems. 

World Mental Health Day 2012

For 2012, the World Mental Health Day theme is “Depression: A Global Crisis”.

Depression affects more than 350 million people of all ages, in all communities, and is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. Although there are known effective treatments for depression, access to treatment is a problem in most countries and in some countries fewer than 10% of those who need it receive such treatment. 

Indi Hicks, Welfare OfficerIndi Hicks, Welfare Officer, is leading this campaign at Sussex.

You can contact her directly to get involved or contribute your ideas.

Email: welfare@ussu.sussex.ac.uk

Phone: 01273 87 3354

Office: Advice & Representation Centre, Falmer House

>> Find out more about Indi & her role
 
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