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Stigma and discrimination

How stigma and discrimination affect people with mental health problems, why people with mental health problems are discriminated against, and what you can do about stigma and discrimination.

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Supporting refugees and asylum seekers

Coming together to share, collaborate, and create is a great way of building a sense of community to support the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers taking part in our projects in Scotland.

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Mental health inequalities in the UK

The growing burden of poor mental health reflects deep-rooted structural issues and inequalities. By focusing on prevention and addressing the root causes of mental health inequality, we can build a fairer, healthier society.

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Our response to the Scottish Government's National Outcomes Consultation

The Mental Health Foundation responded to the Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence, part of a review of the National Outcomes, to highlight how these Outcomes can better support national mental health and wellbeing.  

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Marmot review

The Government should urgently respond to today’s Marmot Review 2020 and develop a national action plan to reduce mental health inequalities, says the Mental Health Foundation.

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