5th September 2024
Find Your Team campaign launch
We've partnered with sportscotland and Young Scot to launch a new campaign encouraging everyone to get active this winter to reduce loneliness and isolation.
News & Blogs
Keep up to date with SAMH
Check out our latest news, blog posts and press releases for all the latest in the Mental Health sector and SAMH.
If you have a media enquiry please email the communications team: communications@samh.org.uk or call: 0141 530 1000.
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4th September 2024
Billy Watson reacts to the 24/25 Programme for Government
“We must have a clear and positive direction of travel to improve Scotland’s mental health, but instead we are getting mixed messages from the Scottish Government. …
13th August 2024
Billy Watson reacts to newest suicide statistics
"It’s really important that we remember that behind every one of these deaths is a person, their loved ones, their colleagues, and their community. "
23rd July 2024
SAMH creates Scotland’s biggest community suicide prevention team
“Suicide can affect any of us and it's vital that we have support networks in place" - Liam Yule, Suicide Prevention Manager.
1st July 2024
Over 150 Lanarkshire schoolchildren trained as mental health peer supporters
Young people across South Lanarkshire have learned how to support friends and fellow pupils with their mental health.
27th June 2024
Social security essentials this general election
What must political parties consider when it comes to mental health this general election?
18th June 2024
How my life changed after becoming a dad
Danny, our Workplace Training Specialist, shares his experience of becoming a dad at 21.
5th June 2024
Jo Anderson reacts to Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill
"The passage of this Bill prioritises mental health recovery over the recovery of debt"
Campaigning for change
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and equality.
By promoting our campaigns, emailing or speaking to your MSP or attending group lobbying events you can help transform the lives of those affected by mental health problems and get us all thinking about our own mental health.
