A survey hailed as the "first of its kind" is calling on people across Ayrshire to help shape future policy on complex mental health issues.
Those who have experience of illnesses are being urged to share their views on stigma and discrimination. Participants aged 18 and over are being recruited by See Me and the Mental Health Foundation Scotland.Both bodies are working in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University to create the Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Survey.It will explore how and where people face stigma, self-stigma, the impact it has on them, and what needs to be done to make their lives better.See Me volunteer spokesperson Liam Rankin was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 16.Now 53, he has experienced stigma and