SAMH Stories

We all have mental health

Anyone can experience a mental health problem. Sharing stories can offer hope and inspiration. Read from the people we support, our staff and the people who fundraise or campaign for SAMH. Note that these are the stories of individuals which have been written in their own words; and views do not represent those of SAMH.

Find out more about sharing your story or becoming a SAMH media volunteer.

Maddy's story

Maddy shares how she's used her experiences of anxiety and post-natal depression to help others by delivering mental health training.

Paul's story

Paul opens up about how CBT and talking about his mental health with loved ones helped him manage his anxiety.

Tina's Story

Tina shares her story about her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and suicidal thoughts and what helped her look after herself.

Robert's story

After a tough year, Robert knew he needed help. A love of football led him to The Changing Room, which helped him to open up.

Sarah's story

After the sudden loss of her mother, Sarah also had to struggle to get mental health support for her daughter.

Lynsey and Hannah's story

Hear from Lynsey on the struggle to get CAMHS support for her daughter Hannah.

Aileen's story

Spending time in the garden has helped Aileen manage her mental health.

Neil's Story

Neil was introduced to SAMH’s Changing Room project through his love of Hibs.

Richard's story

Richard and friends raised tens of thousands of pounds for Scotland's mental health in memory of their friend Ross, who died by suicide.