Written by our CEO, Mark Rowland, this blog reflects on the findings of racism, misogyny and homophobia from the recent Casey report, and how this affects mental health.
Read : The Casey report and its implications for mental healthMental Health Foundation volunteer Shirley Hellyar spoke to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about mental health discrimination and what can be done to reduce stigma around mental ill-health.
Read : Nicola Sturgeon talks to us about the Scottish Mental Health Arts FestivalSee Me is Scotland’s national programme to tackle and eliminate mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland, partnered with Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Read : See Me Scotland: research, learning and evaluationRates of mental ill-health for people from a BAME background, things that can affect the mental health of people from BAME communities, and barriers they can face when getting support.
Read : Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communitiesHow you should talk about mental health, phrases to use and avoid, and how to talk to someone you’re worried about.
Read : Talking about mental healthWhat prevention means, preventative measures to help yourself, and changes society can make to prevent mental health problems.
Read : Prevention and mental healthWhat long-term physical conditions are, how they can affect your mental health and getting support.
Read : Long-term physical conditions and mental healthThe Human Rights Act, how the Human Rights Act protects people with mental health problems, and knowing your rights.
Read : Human rights and mental healthTalking to friends about your mental health, and supporting a friend who has a mental health problem.
Read : Friendship and mental healthThe symptoms and causes of personality disorders, and getting support.
Read : Personality disorders