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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

S2M-4942 Colin Fox (Lothians) (SSP) : Lothian Alliance Against Depression: Anti-stigma Campaign

That the Parliament recognises that, partially because of the stigma surrounding mental illness, as many as 75% of people suffering from depression do not seek help from their GP; therefore welcomes the launch of the “Mother, father, son, daughter” anti-stigma campaign by Lothian Alliance Against Depression, and congratulates Depression Alliance Scotland, the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian for the initiative.

Supported by: Chris Ballance, Mark Ballard, Bill Butler, Ms Rosemary Byrne, Frances Curran, Robin Harper, Rosie Kane, Carolyn Leckie, Tommy Sheridan, Murray Tosh, Mr David Davidson, Nora Radcliffe, Eleanor Scott, Margaret Smith, John Swinburne, Fiona Hyslop, Mr Adam Ingram, Mrs Nanette Milne, Trish Godman

Lodged on 11 October 2006; current

3 comments:

Neil said...

Excellent, Colin. Having suffered depression recently, and been told that management respected my dignity at work whilst all the time pointing out what I wasn't doing right (due to my depression/anxiety) I feel this campaign is fantastically important.

George Dutton said...

Hope you get well soon Neil if your not already?.It helps to know that people do care.

George Dutton said...

Neil never came back to post I hope he is O.k. If you read this Neil it would be VERY nice to know your O.K.
All the best mate.
George.