The Mental Welfare Commission have published new guidance on involving families in mental health care and treatment.

You can read the full guidance, for both staff and families, below 👇

Our #AskThem campaign empowers everyone to ask the question 'are you thinking about suicide?' if they're worried about someone.

💬 Since launching, we've heard from people impacted by suicide about what the campaign meant to them.

Here's what you told us:

Shoana joined Chrysalis after experiencing a stroke and cardiac arrest in 2022.

Through her recovery, Chrysalis played a big role in supporting Shoana's mental and physical health 🌿

'It allowed me space to get better [and] be involved in the community'

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Walking with purpose and passion, #TeamSAMH is ready to conquer the Glasgow Kiltwalk today!

You’re all making a huge difference for Scotland’s mental health. Let’s go! ⚡⏩

💬 'Wellbeing needs to be the main focus - everything else, including attainment, stems from that.'

Billy Burke, our Head of Development and Innovation, shares his vision for education with mental health placed at the centre.

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💬 We asked you to share the best mental health advice you heard 🧡

Here are a few of your answers!

Great session today with team Scottish Curling delivering Mental health awareness training as part of our SAMH and sportscotland Route Map training 🥌 We had a great laugh during our energisers.

What do we mean by self-harm?

Self-harm can be a variety of things, but often includes intentionally hurting yourself as a way of coping with strong emotions.

Self-harm can impact anyone, but there are supports out there to help.

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'The football stadium is one of the environments where men can show emotion.'

The Changing Room project by SAMH which aims to unite men through football to talk about about their mental health is relaunching in Moray.

💬 What's one piece of advice that has helped you navigate the ups and downs of mental health?

We'll share some of your responses next week!

'Schools have a major role to play in nurturing positive mental health. But they can’t do this alone.'

Our Head of Development & Innovation Billy Burke shares his unique insight in this column for Tes Scotland tes.com/magazine/analy…

Depression doesn't have a 'look'

Living with depression looks different for everyone, and people will experience good and bad days. You can have depression and still laugh, smile and experience joy.

Keep checking in on your friends💙

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“People with mental health problems will be best helped into work by proper support and a social security safety net which reduces, rather than increases, stress and anxiety.”

Our Chief Executive responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on welfare reform: samh.org.uk/about-us/news-…

Planning for your big day? 💐

SAMH now has wedding favours available for order! In exchange for a donation, you will receive beautiful SAMH wildflower seed packets to give to your guests, plus customised cards as an optional extra 🌼

Get in touch at [email protected] ✉️

'My goal is to spread awareness of mental health services across Scotland. I know I'm making my 12-year-old self proud.' ⭐

Rebecca faced constant comments about her weight at a young age. Now, she uses modelling to help improve her confidence 📸

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Have you ever wanted to be there for someone who's struggling, but not known what to say?

Our free eLearning, created with @CoopUK, helps you practice talking about mental health, so you can feel more prepared to help others 🧡

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We asked one of our high school peer supporters why we need to talk about mental health 💛

Special thank you to all pupils taking part in our peer supporter programme!

Putting yourself first isn’t easy. But like most things, some practice can go a long way!

🔵 Set boundaries: including saying 'no' when needed.

🔵 Time with hobbies is essential, not a luxury.

🔵 Take a step back when you feel overwhelmed.

What would you add to our list?

The day before his 30th birthday, Tom felt a dull ache in his testicle. Realising something felt off, he went to the doctors.

He was diagnosed with testicular cancer, but as he got checked as soon as possible, it hadn't spread.

Watch his full story: bit.ly/4a84I6T

'Chrysalis helped me feel part of society, advocate for myself, maintain connections to people and, most importantly, ask for help'

After attending our Dundee Community Garden, Tom shares their story and performs their lovely poem: 'a bucket of hope' 🦋

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