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[king_josie]

This week Channel 4 has been doing several programmes regarding mental health issues and stigma. It's been really interesting so far.
First there was Ruby Wax's Mad Confessions where she had 3 people with mental health problems 'come out' to their work colleagues. It was interesting, but i couldn't help that think that the conditions that the

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[highfantastical]

I think this is a really insightful analysis of the issues surrounding this kind of programme! I am seriously thinking of watching one or more of them so I can consider it in the light of your comments. *hugs you*

[icanseenow]

Uh, I love Jon Richardson. I hope I can watch this online somewhere.

"the worlds maddest job interview" sounds so voyeristic. It really makes me uncomfortable.

I agree that telling people that you can work just as well is a bad idea. When I was severly depressed, working in the bookshop was okay (but my parents are there, so maybe that helped), it helped me a bit. but going to university, studying, etc. That was so so hard and I had to drag myself out of bed every morning and drink a lot of coffee sometimes ( I dont like or normally drink coffee).
And yes, the university stress is pretty much the biggest contributing factor to my mental health problems "bursting" periodically.

[digidrama]

Amen, Josie!
I agree completely. I'm heading over to watch the shows you listed now- I'm excited I can watch them.

When I had my last job interview, she stressed that the job included a lot of hard work and labor- and my insides squirmed. If I weren't sick I'd most likely be able to handle it, but due to my vulnerability- and my pain searing if I even bend over most times, it's difficult. It sucks too because I NEED to work- or I need to be able to work! I'm so poor it hurts