Mental Health Foundation Scotland
@MHFScot
Good mental health for all. We are the @MentalHealth Foundation in Scotland. Building a #WellbeingSociety ๐ค We run @mh_arts ๐ฌ
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https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/scotland 01-09-2017 07:54:16
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We're pleased that Transport Scotland is investing ยฃ2m to extend free bus travel to people seeking asylum
Our report with Mental Health Foundation Scotland is full of powerful testimonials demonstrating how much of a positive impact this will have on their lives
#FairFares
ctauk.org/a-feeling-of-fโฆ
Just home after spending two days of planning with our Diverse Experiences Advisory Panel. Some great discussions with a brilliant bunch of people - lived experience leadership in action! Mental Health Foundation Scotland mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/policโฆ
For #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek , @BeatED are shining a light on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). ๐ For information & support, visit: tinyurl.com/56vbjn4n
#WeAreNotBeingFussy
If you missed our webinar exploring PMS with
Scot Gov Health , Dr Ellie Golightly NHS Lothian and Gill Meens from Mental Health Foundation Scotland then you can now watch it in full on our Youtube. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=10_tIHโฆ
Image below by Clare Mills captures the session's discussion.
Thankyou Mental Health Foundation for opportunity for MSArgyll to share our experience in a podcast for this new Confident Conversations course discussing the impact living rurally can have on people's mental health including the unique challenges faced and barriers to accessing services.
At our final women's health webinar of 2023, we'll be joined by NHS Lothian and Mental Health Foundation Scotland to discuss all things PMS!
Join us on 13 Dec 12-1 on Zoom
alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/events/evโฆ
๐ Life is hard for all parents on low incomes.
Itโs even harder for parents <25 who receive less Universal Credit due to their age!
โผ๏ธ UK party leaders must commit to scrap this policy ahead of the #GeneralElection .
Write to your MP: opfs.org.uk/end-young-pareโฆ
#AutumnStatement
Great to share learning on our Together to Thrive project with local partners in Dundee. New funding from whole family wellbeing fund means we can support families with children who are neurodivergent. Thanks to all including keynote spoeaker Dr Johnny Ismay Graham
Today is National #StressAwarenessDay โจ
#EverydayWalking and wheeling is a perfect opportunity to connect with loved ones, have a blether and clear your head ๐ฌ๐งโ๐ฆผ
Moving more also reduces the risk of depression, boosts #mentalhealth and offers time to plan or reflect!
๐ Anxiety can become a vicious cycle thatโs hard to break out of.
In a recent survey 29% of people said work was a source of anxiety, so it's important to keep a healthy work-life balance. ๐
๐ Read more: bit.ly/3sj922b
#StressAwarenessWeek
๐ We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2023 Writing Awards! 11 pieces were shortlisted from over 200 entries, exploring mental health & our festival theme of revolution.
Find out who won & read all shortlisted pieces in our illustrated ebook: mhfestival.com/explore/writinโฆ
Why do so many people with mental illness experience stigma, discrimination and prejudice? And how could we bring about a revolution in attitudes?
ICYMI we're sharing Rachel Alexander insightful article 'A Revolution in Stigma' again๐
mhfestival.com/2023/10/a-revoโฆ
Would you like to work to increase the meaningful involvement and impact of people with lived experience, and scale successful development work?
The ALLIANCE are are recruiting for a new Development Officer to support Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm and Living Well projects.
alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/jobs/deveโฆ
