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Motion · S5M-19217 · 1 Oct 2019

World Mental Health Day

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 10 October 2019 is World Mental Health Day, which will see people across the globe come together to raise awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental wellbeing; understands that mental health problems affect one in four people in Scotland and close to 800,000 people globally; further understands that it is the leading cause of death among people aged 20 to 34 in the UK and is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds globally; believes that stigma attached to mental health causes a damaging, albeit ill-informed, attitude, making it more difficult for those affected to pursue help; acknowledges that those affected with these problems are faced with a variety of issues, ranging from isolation to uncertainty in relation to where to get help or information, and including relying on the informal support of family, friends and colleagues; considers that the best way to tackle this stigma is by promoting the facts and a better understanding of mental health problems, from identifying the causes to pinpointing solutions, and considers that everyone can make a contribution to ensure that people dealing with problems concerning mental health can live better lives with dignity.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.