Children with mental health issues are being let down says a Green MSP in response to figures showing three out of ten children are waiting more than 18-weeks for treatment. Alison Johnstone MSP, the Scottish Greens’ health spokesperson, says the figures should convince government ministers to “look beyond” the NHS and include mental health awareness in the school curriculum. Continue reading Government is failing children with mental health issues, says Greens
Young people are being encouraged to join the biggest conversation Scotland has ever had on mental health stigma and discrimination. Continue reading Youth campaign to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination
Commission to research services for young people
A team of young people are aiming to improve mental health services by leading a study, commissioned by the Scottish Government, drawing on their own experiences. The 22 members of the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services begin work this week to reshape the support available, in a partnership between the Scottish Government, Young Scot and the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Continue reading Young people take on mental health
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) has today published maps showing that pregnant women and new mums in a quarter of the UK still cannot access lifesaving specialist perinatal mental health services which meet national guidelines. Continue reading Maternal mental health: significant gap in service provision
Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Plant Sale Open day
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SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31st March (12 – 4pm).
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FEARLESS FEMME, a new grassroots movement to challenge sexism, reduce mental health stigma, and save the lives of young women across the world, will launch in Edinburgh this evening. Continue reading Join the ‘rebelleon’: new women’s movement launches tonight
A PUBLIC event will explore the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the families of members of the armed forces. Edinburgh Napier University has assembled an expert panel including a former Commando, an actress, a journalist and an academic researcher to assess whether enough is being done to support the loved ones of those living with the condition. Continue reading PTSD also takes its toll on families: public event at Napier University
SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31 March (12-4pm).
We will be offering :-
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Redhall Walled Garden
0131 443 0946
The garden is open to the public
Monday- Friday 9am – 4pm
A campaign to encourage Scots to practise a positive outlook to life throughout 2018 is being led by Breathing Space, Scotland’s mental health helpline. Continue reading Scots urged to practise positivity in year of 365 Brighter Days
