News News Archive 2009 Stigma survey launched by 'see me'
Stigma survey launched by 'see me' |
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| Monday, 16 March 2009 |
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'see me' is Scotland's national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health, and have just launched their second national survey 'Hear Me 2' This survey aims to gather detailed information about the ways in which stigma affects those with lived-experience of mental health problems. It is the only national survey of its kind in Scotland and 'see me' aims to reach people across the country. One in every four of us is likely to experience some kind of mental health problem, and 'see me' want to get to the very heart of how and where stigma and discrimination happen. The survey will give 'see me' valuable information to help the campaign decide where it should target its efforts in future. It has also been designed to find out whether those directly affected by stigma think that 'see me' is making a difference where it really matters; in people's behaviour towards them. Visit the see me website to complete the survey, which will run until the end of May 2009. 'see me' are also seeking volunteer speakers. They'd like to hear from people who live in Edinburgh who have experienced mental health problems and would feel comfortable giving talks about how other people's attitudes to mental ill health, both positive and negative, have affected their lives. The talks will take place in venues such as schools, colleges, workplaces and community groups and full training in public speaking and information about 'see me', and their work, will be provided. If you'd like to know more please call Dawn on 0131 554 0218 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it SRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality. |
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