Have Your Say:

Shaping Mental Health Care for Psychological Trauma

We are inviting people with lived experience of adverse or traumatic life experiences to share their views and help shape a future care pathway in Argyll and Bute.

You may wish to take part if you:

· Have been given a diagnosis such as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), complex PTSD, and/or Dissociative Identity Disorder

· Do not identify with a diagnosis but as a result of trauma or adversity find yourself struggling with your mental health, with your ability to function or manage your emotions/ stress, with your relationships, or with your identity

· You do not need a formal diagnosis to take part.

· We also would like to hear from carers, family, and loved ones.

Why we want to hear from you

We want to ensure that mental health services in Argyll and Bute are:

· Compassionate and trauma-informed

· Accessible and responsive

· Shaped by real experiences, not just clinical perspectives

What taking part might involve

Opportunities to share your views may include small group discussions or written feedback. You can choose how much or how little you share, and participation is entirely voluntary.

Interested or want to find out more? Contact us by 31st July 2026 here: nhs.abhscp@nhs.scot

🌐 More information: Childhood trauma and the brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYBUY1kZpf8 “Opening doors” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg8ahtHIRxU Scottish government: https://www.gov.scot/publications/psychological-trauma-and-adversity/

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