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The End Stigma ÖйúPÕ¾ project aims to reduce stigma around mental health.

The project supports:

• businesses
• schools and colleges
• local communities
• people from all backgrounds
• people from different cultures and faiths

Who we work with:

You can help by:

• sharing your story
• helping others understand mental health
• looking out for unfair reports in the media

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What is stigma?

Stigma and discrimination can make life harder for people with mental health problems.

It can:

• make you lose friends
• stop people from joining everyday activities
• make it hard to get a job
• stop people asking for help
• cause health problems
• lead to money issues

A small survey in 2020 asked people where they faced stigma. 66 people replied. We can’t draw firm conclusions from this survey.

Survey results

People said they felt stigma from:

• 18% – Jobcentre
• 20% – police and emergency services
• 23% – benefits and housing
• 26% – hospitals
• 26% – mental health services
• 34% – GP practices
• 41% – workplaces
• 45% – friends and social groups

What’s next?

Everyone can support mental health in:

• workplaces
• schools
• daily life with family and friends

Always think about ways to raise awareness and stop stigma.

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Together, we can end stigma in ÖйúPÕ¾. Get involved and join the campaign.

• Contact: Megan Aspel
• Email: megan.aspel@sky.com