- 47% reported discrimination in making and keeping friends
- 43% had experienced discrimination from family members
- 27% had experienced discrimination in intimate or sexual relationships
- 29% had suffered from prejudice while trying to find or keep a job
- 64% hadn't bothered to apply for work, training or education because they expected to fail or face discrimination
- 55% anticipated discrimination when seeking a close relationship
- 72% said that they felt a need to conceal their diagnosis of schizophrenia
You can find out more about this research at
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=116177&cn=7
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I see there's no mention of discrimination from mental health services and charities, who in my experience are the worst culprits here in the UK.
Yes, I don't know whether these were included in the original survey or not; it would be interesting to find out!
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