GEORGE Harrison's family is understandably concerned about the reported discharge from hospital of the man who attacked him.
But while schizophrenia is a serious illness, it can be treated successfully.
Unfortunately, such is the public stigma attached to mental illness that many people who experience it do not engage with mental health services, or seek the treatment that can help them.
A better public understanding and acceptance of this terrible illness (which affects one person in 100) gives us the best chance of reducing the risk of any future incidents, such as that involving George Harrison.
SIMON LAWTON-SMITH,
Head of Public Affairs,
Mental After Care Association,
London.
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