Lanarkshire artists urged to apply for fund to help tackle mental health stigma

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People in Lanarkshire are being encouraged to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination through the arts.The Anti-Stigma Arts Fund – operated by See Me, Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination – is now open for the second year, accepting applications from individuals, groups or organisations.Research has shown that the arts can offer a powerful platform to share experiences, and show what the reality is for people living with mental health problems.Launched in 2021, the first Anti-Stigma Arts Fund received applications from a range of organisations and individuals across Scotland, with six projects successfully funded.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android For the 2022 fund, proposals are encouraged from individuals, groups of organisations for arts projects in any medium that aim to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.Grants of between £500 and £5000 are available.Last year’s projects involved young people, members of a community affected by suicide; people with experience of severe, complex and enduring mental health problems; transgender and non-binary people; and Chinese students, exploring how the different groups experience mental health stigma and open up conversations around mental health.Four films, one leaflet, one wellbeing pack and a comic book, a