Mental health recovery helped by 'small dignities' as report warns of public/private divide
Barbara Brennan found private centres often offer external spaces and these “small dignities” helped with her recovery. Picture: Andres Poveda
When Barbara Brennan read a new report indicating people who can pay for private mental health care get better treatment than in the public system it struck a chord with her.
She was previously an in-patient at public and private services following suicide attempts and now works with See Change Ireland to reduce stigma around mental health.
