About 70,000 people in the Forth Valley suffer mental illness
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A host of leading employers across the Forth Valley have joined forces in a bid to stamp out the discrimination associated with mental illness.
Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Councils are among nine organisations taking part in the national See Me campaign.
Figures show that one in four Scots will experience a mental health problem at some stage in their lives.
The numbers equate to more than 70,000 people in the Forth Valley.
Research has shown that fewer than four in 10 employers would consider employing someone with a history of mental health problems.
Among those involved in the public awareness campaign are Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service and the University of Stirling.
'Wider community'
Campaign Director, Suzie Vestri said: "The nine organisations signing the pledge are sending out a clear signal that stigma has no place in Forth Valley.
"As major employers and service providers in the area, their influence is far reaching and will have a positive impact on the lives of their employees and the wider community."
Speaking on behalf of the signatories, NHS Forth Valley Chief Executive, Fiona Mackenzie, said: "Mental health problems are by far the most frequent issue which people consult their GP about, so any campaign to help reduce the stigma surrounding this type of illness is to be welcomed."
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