Murdo Fraser urges people with personal experience of mental health problems to get involved in ending stigma and discrimination
‘see me’ – Scotland’s national programme for ending stigma and discrimination which can affect people with mental health problems is hosting a landmark two-day event on 3 and 4 April 2014 . Murdo Fraser is today calling on people throughout Perth and Kinross, Fife, Stirling and Clackmannanshire who have personal experience of mental health problems or are carers to attend and help shape the programme’s future.
The event, which is expected to attract over 180 participants from all over Scotland, is designed to give participants the chance to get involved, have their say, share ideas and help set the key themes for the next three years to further tackle stigma and discrimination in Scotland. The event aims to attract people with personal experience of mental health problems, those who are close to or care for someone with mental health issues, those who work professionally in the field as well as people who work with young people and employers.
Keynote speakers will include Public Health Minister, Michael Matheson and Judith Robertson – Director of ‘see me’.
Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser said:
“I fully support ‘see me’ and the work it does to challenge the stigma and discrimination that people with mental health problems face. It’s great to see the programme moving forward and the fact that people with personal experience are being invited to get involved means we can all play a part in shaping the programme’s future.
“I’d urge people across Perth and Kinross, Fife, Stirling and Clackmannanshire to apply to attend the event so that they can have their say about what we can all do to put an end to discrimination associated with mental health problems once and for all. It’s a great chance to be part of building a movement for change and get your voice heard.”