Our new campaign to end stigma
Over a third of UK adults say they wouldn’t feel comfortable in the presence of someone they believe is experiencing severe mental illness.
With our new campaign, Let's Rethink, we are tackling the unfair stigma and discrimination people face at work, in school and at home.
Let’s end the judgement. Let's Rethink Mental Illness.
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Three in five people living with a mental illness say the fear of how others perceive them has stopped them seeking support. By sharing our campaign, you can help us change the opinions of even more people about mental illness.
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Real stories of stigma
“She cancelled the job offer”
After moving to England from Bulgaria, Desislava experienced her first episode of schizophrenia. She shares the stigma and discrimination she faced when seeking employment, but has built a meaningful life since.
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“My managers at work treat me differently”
Christopher shares his journey with schizophrenia and severe depression, from crisis point to a fulfilling, peaceful life. Though Christopher is a successful Peer Support Coordinator, he sheds light on his experience of stigma at work.
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“I felt so belittled”
Els was recently misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). She sheds light on the ongoing stigma, misunderstanding and stereotyping she has faced from healthcare professionals because of this label.
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The impact of stigma
The truth about severe mental illness
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects the way you think, feel and behave. It affects about 1 in every 100 people.
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder can cause your mood to swing from an extreme high to an extreme low. It is treated with medication or talking therapies.
Learn about bipolar disorder Learn about bipolar disorder
BPD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) means you feel strong emotions that you find challenging. It can affect your mood and how you interact with others.
Learn more about BPD Learn more about BPDChange lives
The more people hear negative attitudes about their condition, the more likely they'll believe them. This can cause shame and worsen symptoms. Learn more, let's end the judgement.
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