Economic Austerity and Mental Health | Mary O’Hara | Madness Radio

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Is mental health about individual diseases, or the health of communities and countries as a whole? How do economic policies after the 2008 crisis impact disability rights, suicide rates, and community wellbeing? Are cuts in social spending really necessary for economic growth, or do they cause more problems in the long run?

Guardian columnist Mary O’Hara, author of Austerity Bites, discusses the devastating impact of austerity economic policies in Europe, the scapegoating mindset behind social spending cuts, and the dangers of pursuing similar policies in the US and globally. http://www.theguardian.com/profile/maryohara www.austeritybitesuk.com
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3 comments on “Economic Austerity and Mental Health | Mary O’Hara | Madness Radio”

dmf says: September 28, 2015 at 4:58 pm

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Pat H says: October 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

Due to austerity measures, Natural community support groups are essential. I found friends, peers, support, enjoyment, education, employment, advocacy efforts , and more.

Pat

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Pat H says: October 13, 2015 at 11:19 am

Due to austerity measures, natural community support groups are too important.

Pat

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