See Me Proud volunteer Angela shares a poem as part of our See Us campaign, asking the reader to look beyond the label, and see the person. I do not look disabled I do not look depressed or anxious I look confident and happy I am clean and well dressed …

See Me volunteer Antje shares a poem she’s written as we seek to grow the See Us movement even further — and strive for a Scotland free of mental health stigma and discrimination. See Me. See Us. Change your mindset Let fairness rule See Me. See Us. Listen, support, explain Challenge opinions See Me. See Us. Old or young Online or in person See Me. See Us. At home, at work, at school In private, in public

Over the last two years, the See Us movement has gone from strength to strength, with more and more people across Scotland signing up to show their commitment to ending mental health stigma and discrimination. People from all walks of life are taking action against stigma in a range of different ways, from utilising creative methods to share their own stories, thoughts and feelings, to hosting events and activities in their communities, workplaces and beyond to generate important conversations on the impact of mental health…

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, our volunteer Antje shares a poem she’s written about living with Selective Mutism (SM). …

Dr Paulina Trevena reflects on the barriers to equal access in mental healthcare for migrant and minority populations in Scotland. — The COVID-19 global pandemic had a major impact on people’s mental health, exacerbating issues of accessing mental health support in Scotland. Long waiting lists and appointments offered within work hours only (sometimes far from home or work) form serious barriers to accessing such support.

Rose O’Doherty shares her experiences of living with bipolar disorder and how she managed to get the support she needs. March 30 marks World Bipolar Day. It is celebrated each year on Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his death. …

Rebekah Cheung shares her experiences of OCD — and some of the stigma and misunderstanding she’s faced since her diagnosis. TRIGGER WARNING: This blog post contains details of sexual assault and some stark examples of experiencing OCD. For sources of support, head to the See Me website. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neurological disorder, and is widely misunderstood as a mental illness that is defined by cleanliness and order.

Following the publication of the Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study, writer Graham Morgan reflects on the limitations which mental illness can present beyond stigma. — I hesitate to write these words. They are about stigma and discrimination and shame and the assumptions it is easy to come to. I know that many of us experience stigma in the workplace, in our family, from our friends and loved ones, from health care workers and that we…

Iain first shared his experiences of mental health, and how the arts have helped him, on the See Me website back in 2019. Writing music and poetry are extremely important for him to explore and express how he feels. Now, he’s provided an update on where he is with his…