Scotland is known as one of the friendliest countries in the world, famed for the warmth of our welcome. Breathing Space, Scotland’s mental health phone service, is encouraging Scots to continue to live up to this reputation, as they launch their ‘You Matter, We Care’ campaign this January.
Continue reading Mental health campaign encourages Scots to care for others
Improved mental health services at colleges and universities
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People experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety should be encouraged to seek help over the holiday period, the Mental Health Minister has said. Clare Haughey also thanked those who provide help and support to people dealing with mental health problems associated with stress and loneliness during the festive period. Continue reading Mental Health: help available for low mood, depression and anxiety
Nobody needs to feel alone this Christmas
Emergency Support
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
(open 24/7) 0808 801 0414
www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
Social Care Direct 0800 731
6969 for out of hours/holidays.
During office hours call 0131 200 2324
Scottish Domestic Violence Helpline – 0800 027 1234
If you are in danger, call 999 for emergency services.
Someone to talk to:
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
www.samaritans.org
Samaritans local line – 0131
221 9999 (9am-10pm)
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 0800 (open 6pm – 2am)
https://breathingspace.scot/
CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (for men, 5pm-12am)
www.thecalmzone.net
The Mix – 0808 808 4994
(under 25s)
www.themix.org.uk
Food banks:
Trussel Trust
The Pilton branch will be closed on Wednesday 2nd January.
Full location, days and time for each foodbank centre can be found at: http://edinburghnw.foodbank.org.uk
Edinburgh City Mission at Granton Parish Church, Edinburgh
Closed on Tuesday 1st January.
Pilton Community Health Project also produced this useful support guide:
Scotland is to recruit an additional 80 mental health professionals to work with children and young people, following a £4 million investment. Continue reading £4 million to drive CAHMS improvement
Miles Briggs MSP has said that young people in Lothian are being failed in mental health support in what is 2018 Year of the Young Person. Continue reading Lothian Children’s Mental Health Neglected in Year of the Young Person
Friday 8th December 11am – 2pm
Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a Downing Street reception yesterday to mark World Mental Health Day. She told guests: Continue reading Prime Minister Theresa May speaks out on World Mental Health Day
A national mental health at work survey, commissioned by Business in the Community in partnership with Mercer, has found that employees are struggling to deal with the demands and insecurities of the workplace and that financial insecurity is contributing to the national burden of poor mental health. Continue reading Employees struggling to deal with financial insecurity
A team from Stonegate Pub Company’s northern division is raising funds for the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) by completing the strenuous SAMH STOMP charity challenge at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday. Continue reading Stonegate steps up to theSAMH Stomp challenge
