Our Film Transvisions, tackling the the experiences of transgender people took centre stage in Edinburgh on Tuesday 18 October 2011 as part of the Lothian Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.
Alison Wren from the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing was involved in creating ‘Transvisions’ and hopes it will help to break down stigmas. Alison said: “The film brings to light the issues that can affect transgender people. In particular it focuses on those issues relating to identity, stigma and discrimination. Tranvisions looks at why these issues may contribute towards the disproportionately high rates of mental ill health experienced by transgender people, and gives advice on what communities can do to inform and support those who are transitioning or questioning their gender identity.”
The screening of the film was be followed by a panel discussion on issues of identity, stigma and discrimination.
Linda Irvine, Strategic Programme Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing, NHS Lothian, said: “This event adds to our work and commitment to promote wellbeing within all communities in Lothian, and to tackle the stigma felt by those affected by mental health issues. We all have to look after our mental health and wellbeing, and the arts provide a perfect platform for everyone to do that.”
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