26 September, 2013

Asda 'Mental Patient' Costume Withdrawn Asda apologises after angry claims that a fancy dress costume for sale on its website stigmatises mental health problems

 
Screengrab of ASDA 'Mental Patient costume withdrawn from sale
Supermarket chain Asda has withdrawn an item advertised online as a "mental patient fancy dress costume", following a barrage of criticism.
The costume, which is designed to look like a blood-splattered straitjacket, was on sale for £20 through the supermarket's clothing arm George.


Many people took to Twitter to express their disgust at the description, including former footballer Stan Collymore - who has suffered well-documented problems with depression.
 

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