Parliamentary study discovers MP's mental health experiences
16 July 2008
 A new survey has found that one in five MPs has experienced mental health problems. The report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health questioned 94 MPs, 100 Lords and 151 parliamentary staff.It found that 27 per cent of respondents had a personal experience of mental health problems, with 19 per cent of MPs, 17 per cent of peers and 45 per cent of staff revealing previously unknown issues.The survey, which was supported by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and charities Mind, Rethink and Stand to Reason, also found that those surveyed feared disclosing their mental health problems due to the associated stigma.Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, said: "This is an opportunity for Parliament to lead by example as an exemplary employer in supporting people with mental health problems in the workplace."The new £70 million UK Centre for Mental Health in Birmingham was recently opened by health secretary Alan Johnson and comedian Jo Brand.  © Adfero Ltd
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