Nurses Welcome Mental Health Consultation, UK

Main Category: Mental Health
Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 24 Jul 2009 - 2:00 PDT

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Commenting on the launch of the Government consultation on mental health and wellbeing, New Horizons, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said:

"The chances are that everyone knows someone with a mental health issue, yet for far too long mental health has been hidden behind closed doors. Bringing the issue of mental health and wellbeing into the mainstream and making it everybody's business is clearly a step in the right direction.

"Nurses play a key role in preventing mental health problems from arising in the first place and can help to reduce the stigma which is sadly still associated with mental health problems. We look forward to working with the Government to see initiatives introduced which can improve the mental health prospects of all patients."

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

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