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World Service,27 Nov 1996,13 mins

When Mental Health Is A Racist Issue

Health Matters

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Ginger power, population growth in Turkey, inequalities in UK mental health services. Research shows that racism exists in the treatment of black men receiving help for mental illnesses. One campaigner gives her views on, and solutions, for the issue. Also in the programme, the medicinal power of ginger is explored and attempts at curbing population growth in Turkey;

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