Communities and Priority Groups

We work alongside communities and groups across Scotland to understand the nature of mental health stigma and discrimination experienced in combination with other forms of stigma and discrimination, such as racism and homophobia. In order to challenge stigma and discrimination, we need to understand where it comes from, what purpose it serves and how it is upheld.

To do this, we are increasingly taking an intersectional approach. This approach highlights the structures and systems (e.g. whiteness, racism, ableism, classism, homophobia, sexism) that have historically privileged and continue to privilege certain identities and oppress others.

We work to centre the voices and expertise of people who have experienced and resisted oppressive systems, which fuel stigma and have upheld inequalities in mental health experiences, treatments and outcomes. Working in partnership, we can amplify community-led solutions and influence meaningful, long-term change.

*See Me recognises that terminology and labels used to refer to social groups is ethically and politically complex, can be harmful and is subject to debate and update.

On our website we have used the terminology partners themselves or cited publications have used to refer to the communities they are led by or referring to. We are committed to continually engaging with this critical debate to understand and mitigate harm

Please find the glossary of terms here: Resources