Honest Open Proud
The mission of Honest Open Proud was to reduce the stigma of mental illness and improve the lives of those affected by mental illness by teaching people safe ways to talk about their experiences.
Read : Honest Open ProudTalking about mental health
How 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 healthRacism and mental health
This blog article discusses the impact of racism on racialised communities and outlines a series of resources and tips on racism and mental health.
Read : Racism and mental healthBlack, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities
Rates of mental ill health for people from a BAME background, what can affect the mental health of people from BAME communities, barriers people can face, and finding the right support.
Read : Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communitiesCounting the toll of discrimination and dehumanising language
In the aftermath of the wave of racist riots in the UK, we look at the mental health impacts, how we got here and what we need to do to make sure it never happens again.
Read : Counting the toll of discrimination and dehumanising languageExperiences of poverty stigma and mental health in the UK
In this report we examine how experiences of poverty stigma are related to mental health outcomes in the UK. Our aim was to understand the impact of poverty stigma and who is most affected in order to inform solutions.
Read : Experiences of poverty stigma and mental health in the UKYoung mums standing up to stigma
Two inspiring young mums share their experiences of stigma, offer advice to other young mums, and share what’s helped them look after their mental health and wellbeing throughout their children’s early years.
Read : Young mums standing up to stigmaHuman rights and mental health
How the Human Rights Act protects people with mental health problems, your rights and what you can do if your human rights haven’t been respected.
Read : Human rights and mental healthThe Casey report and its implications for mental health
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 healthSee Me Scotland: research, learning and evaluation
See 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 evaluation