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A fairer future: building understanding moving forward together
- Authors:
- McARTHUR Andy, DUNION Linda
- Publisher:
- See Me Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A survey carried out during early 2007 exploring people’s changing experience of stigma and their views on the contribution of the ‘see me’ campaign is reported. The survey used an ‘open access’ method that allowed people to complete the questionnaire online or in hard copy format. Over 1,100 people completed the survey, and although respondents elected to participate, the breadth of the survey’s circulation, the large response rate, and the fact that people from all over the country, and with experience of a wide range of mental health problems responded gives credibility to the information gathered. The great majority had personal experience of stigma since 2002, most frequently experienced among friends and family, in an employment context, in the local community and when accessing services. However, well over one in three of the respondents felt that things had improved over the last few years. People now feel able to act differently and to be more open and talk about their mental health problem or encourage others to do so. Nine in ten respondents could recall the campaign, and most believe that ‘see me’ has made a difference to how people with mental health problems feel about themselves.
Public attitudes towards people with mental illness in England and Scotland, 1994–2003
- Authors:
- MEHTA Nisha, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 194(3), March 2009, pp.278-284.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Understanding trends in public attitudes towards people with mental illness informs the assessment of ongoing severity of stigma and evaluation of anti-stigma campaigns. This study aimed to analyse trends in public attitudes towards people with mental illness in England and Scotland using Department of Health Attitudes to Mental Illness Surveys, 1994–2003. Trends in attitudes were analysed for 2000 respondents in each survey year (6000 respondents in 1996 and 1997) using quota sampling methods and the adapted Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Ill scale. Comparing 2000 and 2003, there was significant deterioration for 17/25 items in England and for 4/25 items in Scotland. Neither country showed significant improvements in items between 2000 and 2003. Public attitudes towards people with mental illness in England and Scotland became less positive during 1994–2003, especially in 2000–2003, and to a greater extent in England. The results are consistent with early positive effects for the `see me' anti-stigma campaign in Scotland.
National programme for improving mental health and well-being: small research projects initiative 2007-08: understanding stigma: young people's experiences of mental health stigma
- Authors:
- WOOLFSON Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A study is presented that aimed to elicit young people’s views regarding the most common sources of knowledge relating to mental health, to elicit their experiences of stigma arising from their own or a parent’s mental health difficulties and their views regarding the most common sources of stigma related to mental health difficulties, to elicit the key strategies that young people use to cope with the psychological and social impact of stigma and their suggestions about how stigma related to mental health difficulties could be prevented and eliminated, and to identify suggestions by young people for strategies which could be used by relevant agencies, to support young people more effectively when stigma from mental health difficulties affects their lives.
Are you really listening? stories about stigma, discrimination and resilience towards mental health problems among black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland
- Author:
- HEALTH SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 63p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Stories are presented to raise awareness about the impact of stigma related to mental health problems as experienced by some women and men from black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland. They highlight various examples of the impact of stigma, as well as resilience and coping. The booklet aims to show how individuals have come through difficult times and found their own ways of overcoming the prejudice of others.
Attitudes to mental health in Scotland: Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2013
- Authors:
- REID Susan, HINCHLIFFE Stephen, WATERTON Jennifer
- Publisher:
- Scottish Centre for Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report analysed data from a module of questions in the 2013 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey and compared the results with data from four previous surveys between 2002 and 2008 to explore whether there were trends in attitudes over time. The analysis shows that attitudes towards those with mental health problems have been fairly stable in Scotland over the last decade, with no clear trends towards either an overall reduction or increase in stigmatising attitudes, although there were notable changes in relation to a few questions. Analysis showed that across a range of attitudes, those who have experienced a mental health problem or know someone with a mental health problem were less likely to hold stigmatising attitudes. Consistently, women and those aged under 55 reported more personal experience of mental health problems and held less stigmatising attitudes. Differences in attitudes by gender and age may be partly explained by the differential extent to which demographic subgroups have personal experience of a mental health problem. Continued work to break down the barriers which prevent people with mental health problems being open about their condition should decrease stigma and prejudice in the longer term. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival - promoting social change through the arts
- Authors:
- CLARKE Pamela, KNIFTON Lee
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 13(3), August 2009, pp.10-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Now in its third year, The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival is fast becoming a significant cultural annual event, which aims to achieve social change through the arts. Through innovative programming of arts events, the Festival explores the relationship between mental health and creativity, celebrates the artistic achievements of people with experience of mental health issues, and promotes positive mental health and well-being. It aims to promote the rights and recovery of people who experience mental ill health, while exploring mental health and inequalities that affect us all. The multi-arts Festival focuses on audiences' existing interests in film, theatre, comedy, music, literature and visual arts to tackle stigma and engage people.
Media, mental health and discrimination: a frame of reference for understanding reporting trends
- Authors:
- KNIFTON Lee, QUINN Neil
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 10(1), February 2008, pp.23-31.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Mental health-related stigma and discrimination are significant public health issues. Media reports can both reflect and influence public attitudes. This article develops a frame of reference that identifies a range of themes that can be used to capture a representative picture of trends in the range and balance of reporting different mental health problems. The frame of reference was applied to assess trends in schizophrenia reports in the broadsheet media in Scotland, between 2001 and 2005, to coincide with See Me, a national anti-stigma media campaign. It is suggested that a national media campaign can succeed in breaking the perceived link between schizophrenia and dangerousness. However, campaigns should give more emphasis to the range of subtle, negative reporting.
See me so far: a review of the first 4 years of the Scottish anti-stigma campaign
- Author:
- SEE ME SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- See Me Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
In 2001, the ‘see me’ campaign set out to challenge the stigma of mental ill health. The effectiveness of ‘see me’ was judged in terms of public awareness and attitude change. This involves a set of evaluation exercises, which measured campaign recognition by the general public, understanding of the main messages by the general public, value for money, changing media practice, approval rating among mental health activists, and changing attitudes of the general public. National and local work is described.
Geographies of exclusion
- Authors:
- PHILO Chris, PARR Hester, BURNS Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2004, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
For people living in Scotland's remote and rural Highlands, user networks and drop-ins offer a vital space of safety and community. Reports on a two year research project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council into 'social geographies of rural mental health'. The study interviewed 107 service users, 44 mental health service providers and 17 carers, and surveyed 229 Highland GPs by postal questionnaire. In addition ten focus groups were held with members of the Highland User Group (HUG). Reports some of the key findings with regard to exclusion, stigma and the role of these voluntary sector support services in offering an alternative, safe 'community' to people with mental health problems.
What do they know?
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, LEE Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2003, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on a study commissioned by Scottish Health Feedback to look at young people's perceptions of 'mental health' and mental illness' and to explore their attitudes. A total of 12 focus groups were organised in Glasgow, each with four to six participants with young people aged 12-18 years of age. In all 60 young people were consulted. The results highlighted the wide spectrum of views and knowledge on mental health and illness; confusion about terminology; and a need for input with young people to raise awareness about mental health and to dispel some of the myths surrounding mental illness.