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Radio 5 Live,1 min

‘Dad didn’t understand my mental health problems’

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New figures released today suggest that more than half of people with a mental health illness have lost contact with a loved one, because of stigma and discrimination. Oli from London, who has been diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety and ADHD. He said: “My Dad didn’t understand, it was sort of a ‘man up, sort yourself out, get on with it’ kind of thing and it took me to my teens to find out and I’ve not seen him in years.� The UK wide survey into the impact of mental health stigma showed that almost two fifths (38%) of respondents had been negatively treated as a result of their mental health problem. “The littlest things make the difference when it comes to mental health, a cup of tea or a chat, just something to make you feel like you’re not alone,� Oli added. This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Thursday 2 February 2017.

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