Human rights and mental health
The Human Rights Act, how the Human Rights Act protects people with mental health problems, and knowing your rights.
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 healthNicola Sturgeon talks to us about the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
Mental 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 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 evaluationBlack, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities
Rates 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) communitiesTalking 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 healthPrevention and mental health
What prevention means, preventative measures to help yourself, and changes society can make to prevent mental health problems.
Read : Prevention and mental healthLong-term physical conditions and mental health
What long-term physical conditions are, how they can affect your mental health and getting support.
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Talking to friends about your mental health, and supporting a friend who has a mental health problem.
Read : Friendship and mental healthPersonality disorders
The symptoms and causes of personality disorders, and getting support.
Read : Personality disorders