University signs-up to 'see me'

The University is pleased to announce that it has signed-up to the ‘see me’ initiative.

What is the ‘see me’ Pledge

Signing-up to ‘see me’ is a public commitment by the University that it is determined to tackle the stigma and discrimination often experienced by people with mental health problems. We have produced an action plan outlining how we will do this. This is available to view here.

Why sign-up to ‘see me’?

To date, well over 250 organisations have committed to this initiative including public, private and voluntary sector organisations. Many others, such as prisons, housing associations, health boards and football clubs have signed-up meaning that this initiative is already deeply embedded in the public’s consciousness. You may already have seen stickers on the Council’s vehicles and the ‘see me’ television adverts.

What difference will it make?

The ‘see me’ anti-stigma message is an inclusive one. It doesn’t seek to point the finger or tell people that they are ‘doing it wrong’. The ‘see me’ strap-line is ‘Let’s Stop the Stigma of Mental Ill-Health’ – stigma is a shared problem and tackling it is something we can all do together.

The University will use this opportunity as a starting point in trying to raise awareness about mental health issues among staff and students.

How can I find out more?

If you want to find out more about this initiative or simply need more information about particular mental health conditions you can visit the 'see me' website by clicking here.