Abstract Mental health issues have become a topical problem for contemporary society. The incidence rates of various conditions are alarmingly high, and the issues continue to affect new groups of population on a more profound level. In addition to objective difficulties caused by their conditions, people with mental health issues experience ostracism and discrimination from the rest of society. In order to address the issue, it is necessary to assess the current perception of people with mental health issues by the general public. This study proposes a quantitative survey design, which provides statistical data, which would reflect the current state of the problem. Based on the data, it will be possible to design effective interventions in the spheres where it is most necessary. Introduction Mental health is an essential concept, which has been receiving increased attention in recent decades. Unfortunately, despite considerable medical and scientific progress, the percentage of people with such conditions remains high. At the same time, the perception of such individuals by other members of society is often negative. This attitude is usually conditioned by stereotypes and prejudices embedded in the social landscape, and most of them are hardly ever related to the actual situation. Furthermore, the stigmatization of people with mental health issues further aggravates their problems, preventing them from proper socialization and impeding the recovery. These individuals already have to battle serious conditions, and ostracism prevents them from reaching their full potential and earning the deserved position in society. Evidently, modern values promote inclusiveness at all levels, but, despite significant progress, the amount of work to be done remains considerable. This proposal outlines an envisaged study, which would assess the current perception of people with mental issues within society while suggesting potential means of improving it. Literature Review Considering the acute nature of the matter at hand, a considerable amount of prior research exists in the academic community. These studies have the potential to provide a solid evidence-based foundation for the project and further discussions. Within the framework of the current proposal, reputable academic research databases were examined in the context of the discussed issue. The selection criteria served to determine studies, which are relevant to the topic and provide up-to-date information. Therefore, the selection process focused on articles that relate to the topic of mental health issues, their perception, and potential means of improving them. Furthermore, the studies were supposed to be published in English, i.e., available to the global academic community, within the past five years. The selection process resulted in an array of 20 articles, which were studied, and categorize based on the overarching topic. Mental Health Issues Prevalence The first set of studies is expected to outline the grave nature of the problem in the current society. Park-Lee et al. (2017) report that nearly 15% of American residents seek mental health treatment annually, and there is also a number of people who do not address their problems. Resea