Enlightened approach to mental health issues

I WISH to congratulate Tony Humphreys (Feelgood, Irish Examiner, August 4) and Asta Engebretsen (Irish Examiner letters, August 11) for their very important contributions to a more enlightened approach to mental health issues.

Thu, 17 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

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And I congratulate the Irish Examiner for its comprehensive coverage of the inadequacies of the services available.

Unfortunately, people who suffer severe emotional distress are often treated like guinea pigs by the medical profession.

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Courts Columnists Place: America Place: Thornbury Heights Place: Rochestown Place: Cork Person: Tony Humphreys Person: Asta Engebretsen Person: Bob Johnson Person: MARY MADDOCK Organisation: Feelgood Organisation: Irish Examiner Organisation: Royal College of Psychiatry

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