Mental health - The Stigma.

I was at a conferences today at Edinburgh University, organised by the Scottish Mental Health Research Network, which was discussing 'De-stigmatising Mental Illness: the Role of Science & Experience'.

When I attend a conference like this, it just re-emphasises how important this work is, and how it is all about treating people equally, with dignity and respect.

One part of the conference highlighted the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival which is one of Scotland's most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature.

The annual festival took place this year, in venues across Scotland from the 1st - 19th October 2014, and supported the arts, and challenged preconceived ideas about mental health. The 2015 Festival will take place during October, details will be announced early in the new year.

A very worthwhile day, and there was even snow outside (0dds of a white Christmas have been cut to 3 to 1 apparently!).

I hope you have all had a good day.