'It doesn't have to be like this' the stigma around mental health

Nearly a billion people around the world are diagnosed with a mental illness yet they and many more are suffering in silence because they fear the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders according to a global report.

Mental illness is indiscriminate. It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, how much money you have, or what you do for a living. Source: Getty Source: iStockphoto / fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Key Points

• Mental illness is indiscriminate
• Mental health issues are so prevalent in all parts of the world that it doesn't make sense for people to suffer in silence
• The call to end the stigma and discrimination against people with mental health is crucial

The information in this report is a guide only. It is best to consult your doctor for additional advice tailored to your problem or situation.