The Informer

12 Sep 2016

Effects of Discrimination on Mental Health

Government & Organisations, Health, Mental Health, News & Politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture

Since Parliament resumed, there’s has been a lot of attention on discrimination.

Whether it’s discrimination based on race, sexuality or gender, the last two weeks of parliament have seen numerous high-profile arguments about who is allowed to say what about people facing discrimination. 

Last week, Senator David Leyonhjelm denied that racial discrimination could lead to mental illness. Do the facts support him?

This week, we speak with Professor Margaret Kelaher; Director of the Centre for Health Policy with Melbourne University, and Processor Allen Fels; Chair Professor of the National Mental Health Commission.

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