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Public attitudes towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic, but there are some signs that prejudice and fear have slightly increased, a survey by the Department of Health has found.
The results show the general public in England is still relatively understanding about mental illness. Nearly nine out of 10 think those with mental health problems deserve our sympathy, four out of five think society needs to be more tolerant towards mentally-ill people, and nine out of 10 believe society has...