Case studies

Our Time to Change Wales champions share their personal stories of mental health stigma. 

“Having someone understand you helps you on your journey to recovery.”

“Having someone understand you helps you on your journey to recovery.”

“Having someone understand you helps you on your journey to recovery.” Listen to Chloe’s story below, covering the…

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"We need to break the stigma surrounding mental health. That's what stops people from seeking treatment."

"We need to break the stigma surrounding mental health. That's what stops people from seeking treatment." Yaina…

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“Looking back, I did what I was able to do”

“Looking back, I did what I was able to do”

"I loved my work but due to personal stress increasing, I made the decision to leave work to look after my health. Going…

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“I felt so vulnerable after my pregnancy.”

“I felt so vulnerable after my pregnancy.”

"Shortly after the birth of my son, I struggled to bond with him for the first six weeks or so. During this time, I felt…

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“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

"There is stigma by the older generation and an attitude to just ‘get on with it’ – which may have delayed the time for…

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