Hey! My name is Emma, I am 18, and I am a young champion at @TimetoChange. Today, I will be talking with you about the stigma around mental health that occurs in schools,as it's something I've experienced personally, and I know that I'm not the only person who's gone through this

CN: Please note- this thread explores the impact of stigmatising language around mental health. Please put yourself and your wellbeing first when it comes to reading this

Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness, perhaps as a result of inaccurate stereotypes, or misinformation. This can lead to discrimination- where you're treated badly, as a result of your mental health.