See me, a Scottish Executive-funded alliance of five mental health organisations set up in 2002 to reduce the stigma of mental illness in general, is now turning its attention to young people after completing the survey of 488 individuals.
The findings have led to a cartoon television advertisement, as well as a poster campaign, highlighting the fact that one in 10 young people in Scotland experiences mental health problems that can be aggravated by the behaviour of their peers.
The survey also uncovered a lack of knowledge among young people about who can help them. Nearly half of those surveyed felt young people with mental illnesses were more likely to be ignored by their peers.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
