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Motion · S6M-07770 · 2 Feb 2023

Time to Talk Day 2023

Lodged by Paul O'Kane Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises 2 February 2023 as Time to Talk Day 2023; notes that the theme for 2023 is to encourage people to make space in their day to have a conversation about mental health and tackle stigma; understands that Time to Talk Day is marked across the UK, with the campaign being led in Scotland by See Me, the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), and the Mental Health Foundation, in partnership with the Co-op; considers that the Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study 2022 revealed the enduring stigma around mental health illness, with 92% of participants stating that they had experienced stigma in relationships with family and friends in the last year, and 77% of participants reporting that they had been treated unfairly at work due to experiencing poor mental health; believes that talking about mental health reduces stigma, helping to create supportive communities where people can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when they need it, and commits to redoubling its efforts to tackle mental stigma and discrimination.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.