14th December 2017
Christmas, it’s a double edged sword
"To some it’s ‘the most wonderful time of the year’; however for many out there it’s anything but."
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14th December 2017
Mental Health Minister champions ‘Active Living’ project
Minister for Mental Health Maureen Watt champions a SAMH project in Dunfermline, which supports people who have a physical or mental health problem to get active.
11th December 2017
Social Anxiety and the Festive Season
Hear from blogger Charlotte on how to navigate the festive season with social anxiety.
8th December 2017
Help shape young people’s mental health services
SAMH is working with the Scottish Government to gather evidence from children, young people and their families across the country to inform the approach to …
5th December 2017
Young people to explore new mental health service solutions
The Scottish Government has today announced a new partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Young Scot to establish a Youth Commission to …
4th December 2017
‘I hear those sleigh bells jingling’
A letter to those today who find themselves with a mental illness this Christmas…
21st November 2017
Scottish Government debate on Suicide Prevention: SAMH Comment
Two people die by suicide every day in Scotland. That’s 728 deaths in the last year. For the first time in six years the number of …
15th November 2017
It’s Anti-Bullying Week 2017
Aaron was bullied endlessly from a young age for being ‘different’, and it destroyed her. Read her story.
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