Reach Out - The Facts

DID YOU KNOW?

Most people with mental health problems want to keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.

You can do something to help someone with a mental health problem.

People with mental health problems can and do recover.

Statistics reveal that 10% of people believe that people with mental health problems should not be allowed to have children.

We all have mental health, just like we have physical health.

If you think of the people you know with mental health problems, they can still achieve the same goals as people who are not experiencing mental health problems.

Statistics reveal that 25% of people believe that people with mental health problems should not be allowed to hold public office.

9 out of 10 people with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination.

People you know and love experience mental health problems.

Mental health problems will affect 1 in 4 people during their lifetime.

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