8 in 10 experienced prejudice accessing mental heath services

Figure announced by Scotland's first-ever Mental Illness Stigma Study

We’re encouraged to believe that it’s okay to not be okay, but those with severe mental health illnesses say they’re still surrounded by stigma.

Some say they wouldn’t even call an ambulance or go to hospital in an emergency for fear of being judged.

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