Adam Saville: We all have mental health

Covid-19 has helped prove it

Adam Saville
clock • 4 min read

When the UK went into lockdown on 23 March, our nation unknowingly entered a mental health crisis, writes Adam Saville, editor of PA's sister brand COVER, who explores what can be done to help change perceptions during Mental Health Awareness Week...

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the term ‘mental health' was often (wrongly) associated with severe psychological illnesses such as depression, bi-polar and schizophrenia. For years, it has been a priority for campaigners, charities and, more recently, the protection industry to convince people, employers especially, that we all have mental health. Much like how we all have physical health, regardless of any ailments. This has allowed us to not only break down stigma, but also take steps to look after our workforce better and get the best out of people. The group risk...

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