Time to Change has published a new free training pack to help reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by people when using mental health services.

Time to Change, the mental health anti-stigma campaign, in partnership with NHS England, has worked with mental health professionals and people using services to develop new training materials.

The project is in response to research, which shows that - despite positive changes in attitudes towards people with mental health problems in some areas of life - 1 in 3 people report stigma and discrimination when they use mental health services.

Time to Change, developed the training pack specifically to encourage open dialogue amongst mental health teams about the positive changes that they can make to improve their culture and practice – both in secure and community settings.

The pack is available through the Time to Change website and will include a film and supporting materials to be used as part of staff supervisions.

You can access the free training pack here: www.time-to-change.org.uk/professionals/access-resources

For more about Time to Change go to: www.time-to-change.org.uk