See Me’s Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study is a first of its kind piece of research for Scotland, exploring where and how people with more complex mental illnesses face stigma and discrimination and the impact this has.
The in-depth study has unearthed some concerning trends. People are holding back from events and activities which contribute to basic happiness – withdrawing from friendships, not pursuing employment opportunities and even stopping themselves from getting medical assistance when feeling unwell.
The study has produced a wealth of data, exploring the impact of stigma in a range of different life areas, including in relationships with family and friends, employment, mental healthcare services, healthcare services, social media, the media and education and training.