IT’s all very well politicians, celebrities and world leaders raising awareness of anxiety and depression and encouraging people to talk on World Mental Health Day.
But for Emma Roddick, this is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving people’s understanding of mental health conditions.
The Highlands and Islands SNP MSP – the youngest representative at Holyrood – was diagnosed with three personality disorders four years ago alongside complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This emerged after she had been treated for bipolar disorder by Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) before being discharged for a few years “to the detriment of her health”.
