- 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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Something that almost everyone does if they have problems related to anxiety and panic is to try to uncover their own panic attacks causes. And it's understandable. Panic attacks are truly horrific, and definitely the worst part about having any form of anxiety or panic disorder. http://www.buy-xanax-online-now.com
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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