Scott Dylan is an advocate for mental health awareness and compassionate leadership. Drawing on his personal experience of Complex PTSD, severe anxiety, and depression, he campaigns for a culture where mental health is treated with the same seriousness as physical health — and where stigma is replaced with understanding.
Lived Experience, Not Theory
Scott’s advocacy is rooted in honesty. He has spoken publicly about living with Complex PTSD, a condition that developed from trauma experienced earlier in his life. Alongside severe anxiety and depression, these conditions have shaped not only his personal journey but his understanding of what it means to lead, build businesses, and navigate adversity.
Rather than treating mental health as a private burden, Scott has chosen to use his platform to normalise the conversation — particularly in professional environments where vulnerability is often seen as weakness.
For Scott, speaking openly about mental health is not about seeking sympathy. It is about dismantling the silence that prevents people from seeking help when they need it most.
Areas of Focus
Promoting compassionate leadership and psychologically safe workplaces where employees can be honest about their mental health without fear of professional consequences.
Advocating for trauma-informed approaches across institutions — from prisons and healthcare to education and the workplace — recognising that behaviour is often a response to experience.
Challenging the absence of adequate mental health care within prisons, particularly for civil prisoners who are often overlooked. This work connects directly with Inside Out Justice.
Using writing, interviews, and public commentary to break down stereotypes about mental illness and encourage honest, compassionate conversation at every level of society.
A Trained Samaritan
Scott trained as a Samaritan, volunteering his time to provide emotional support to people in crisis. The experience deepened his understanding of what people go through when they feel they have nowhere to turn — and reinforced his commitment to building systems and cultures that catch people before they fall.
“The strongest thing any leader can do is admit they are struggling. That honesty gives others permission to do the same.”
— Scott Dylan
What Scott Calls For
- Employers to adopt mental health first aid training and open-door policies as standard
- Government to fund mental health services at a level that matches demand, not just headlines
- The justice system to provide mandatory mental health assessments for all prisoners upon detention
- Media to report on mental health with accuracy and compassion, avoiding sensationalism
- Individuals to check in on one another — sometimes the simplest act is the most powerful
Support Resources
If you are in crisis or struggling with your mental health, the following organisations offer free, confidential support:
116 123
Samaritans (UK)
Free 24-hour helpline
0300 123 3393
Mind
Information & support
Text 85258
Shout
24/7 crisis text service
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Scott welcomes conversations with organisations, employers, and individuals working to improve mental health support. Get in touch to explore how you can work together.
