25th September 2017
I’m ready for SAMH Stomp
It's not long until the SAMH Stomp - Scotland’s first ever stadium stair climbing challenge. Emily is taking part, and blogs about her motivation to support …
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18th September 2017
Let’s Talk About Spending on Mental Health
Ahead of giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee on the Scottish Government’s budget, our SAMH Public Affairs Manager Carolyn Lochhead blogs about …
12th September 2017
Men’s mental health scores new funding from Movember
SAMH announce a unique programme, funded by Movember, which will bring men together using the power of football to promote mental health and wellbeing.
8th September 2017
SAMH Comment on Suicide Prevention
Two people die by suicide every day in Scotland. That’s 728 deaths in Scotland last year. For the first time in six years the number of …
5th September 2017
Urgent action needed for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
The latest figures on access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scotland are not encouraging. We need urgent action. It's got to change.
30th August 2017
Aberdeenshire leading the way in new recovery model in Scotland
Earlier this year Aberdeenshire Council commissioned a new service for people with mental health problems. Eight months later the service is catching the eye across …
25th August 2017
Scottish Social Security Bill - The Good and the Bad
The new Scottish Social Security System took a big leap forward with the publication of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. By Craig Smith, Public Affairs Officer
24th August 2017
SAMH Comment on Self-Directed Support Report
Self-directed support (SDS) is a way of giving people who need social care more control over how the money spent on their care is used. …
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