Motion · S6M-16654 · 28 Feb 2025
Findings of See Me's "If it's Okay" Campaign
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern the reported findings of See Me's "If it's Okay" campaign, which states that 60% of people surveyed in Scotland believe that there is still a shame associated with mental illness, 28% would not want someone with experience of a mental illness to look after their child, and 15% of people surveyed said that they would not want to be in a relationship with someone with experience of a mental illness; considers that mental health stigma and discrimination does not happen by accident; believes that these negative attitudes and behaviours can cause the shame experienced by many people living with a mental health problem, and encourages everyone in Scotland to support See Me's campaign and help make it really okay to not be okay.
Supporters (6)
- Sarah Boyack 5 Sep 2025
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- John Mason 5 Sep 2025
- Elena Whitham 5 Sep 2025
- Beatrice Wishart 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.