Palmerston Residents Association Health


Health

Community wellbeing is a key focus of the work of our association, we are compiling a list of health related resources which we hope will be useful for our members.

Mental Health

The focus of the first community health section is mental health.

Some facts you probably didn't know about mental health

  1. 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives.
  2. Almost 75% of people know someone who has been diagnosed with a mental illness.
  3. Just over 50% of people would not want anyone to know if they developed a mental illness.
  4. 50% of people with mental illness have reported abuse or harassment.
  5. Only a quarter of people with long term mental health problems work, although studies suggest two thirds want to.
  6. Fewer than four in ten employers would consider employing someone with a history of mental health problems, compared to more than 6 in ten for candidates with physical disability.
  7. 33% of people with mental health problems report having been dismissed or forced to resign from their job.
  8. 70% of people affected by mental illness have experienced discrimination because of it.
  9. People with mental health problems are much more likely to be the victims rather than the perpetrators of violent crime.
  10. 50% of people with mental illness say that media portrayals of mental illness have a negative effect on their mental health.

Groups and services in Belfast and surrounding areas.

The rethink.org website lists a database of support services and groups for those with mental health problems in the Belfast area. Access the database here >>

Mental Health Web Resources

Young Minds

Feel overhwelmed? Are worries and fears getting on top of you? Youngminds recognises the importance of children's mental health. More Information >>