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BMJ 2008; 337 doi: 10.1136/bmj.a2527 (Published 13 November 2008)
Cite this as: BMJ 2008;337:a2527

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  1. Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ
  1. fgodlee{at}bmj.com

    When Kjell Magne Bondevik became severely depressed he discussed the problem with his colleagues, told everyone the diagnosis, announced that he was taking time off for treatment, and after a month made a full return to work. This story might not seem remarkable except for the fact that he was then the prime minister of Norway. In this week’s BMJ, David Owen, a former doctor and leader of one of the UK’s political parties, says that Bondevik’s frankness earned him the respect of Norwegians and helped fight the stigma of mental illness (doi:10.1136/bmj.a2486). Owen calls for similar openness …

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