Scots urged to get creative as 'see me' launches new 10K small grants scheme

‘see me' - Scotland's national campaign to end stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health - is launching a new Small Grants Scheme and is calling on the people of Tayside, Lanarkshire, Shetland and Orkney to get involved.

The ‘see me' Small Grants Scheme is awarding up to £5,000 to local groups in the aforementioned health board areas, who can come up with fresh, innovative and exciting ideas to tackle stigma and discrimination associated with mental health.   

The grant scheme aims to encourage local organisations to take a lead in changing public attitudes and behaviours towards people with mental health problems.  Any type of project can be considered as long as it is led by people with experience of mental ill-health or those providing care and support.  

A second pool of funding, to be shared by projects within Tayside, Lanarkshire, Shetland and Orkney health board areas has also been arranged. The Equality Award of £5,000, will be awarded to a successful organisation celebrating diversity whilst tackling the mental health and stigma issues faced by a particular groups or groups of people.

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50 Libraries across Lanarkshire sign the 'see me' Pledge

January 28th marked the launch of the Lanarkshire Healthy Reading Programme, which makes it easier to access mental health and well-being leaflets, books, CDs, DVDs and web-based support, through visiting the library or referral from GPs and other services in the community. All 50 libraries across Lanarkshire now have resources aimed at helping people enjoy better mental health by becoming more assertive, confident and sleeping better or helping people overcome and cope with mental health problems such as depression, stress, dementia, eating disorder, bereavement, panic and much more. There are also resources for all ages including supporting positive parenting, young people, adults and older people. As part of the programme Lanarkshire’s Mental Health and Well-being Website will also be re-launched, with a full range of self-help materials for everyone to use. It also includes an improved service directory with maps built in to help people access services more easily. In addition, a self-help CD called "Mind to Listen" has also been produced, with advice on stress, low mood, bereavement, sleep and includes relaxation exercises. This is available from every library or can be downloaded from elament

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