Support in Mind Scotland

Taking the Plunge: SiMS ambassador tackles triathlon

Marius Pelser blogs about how his new sport helps his mental wellbeing, and helped him raise money for charity Read more
Go Van Gogh! Walter completes hat-trick of world records

For the third year in a row, fringe performer raises the bar - setting new world best of 166 portraits in 12 hours Read more
SiMS Information Service: have your say in our survey

Your views will help shape the future of our information service Read more
SiMS comedy night on 4 September

Gary Little, Gus Lymburn, Gareth Mutch and Megan Shandley on stellar bill for Edinburgh show at The Stand Comedy Club. Read more

Support in Mind Scotland seek to support and empower all those affected by mental illness, including family members, carers and supporters.

National Rural Mental Health Forum

'Rural Wellbeing' brings together 30 organisations from mental health and rural worlds.

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All you need to know about our partnership with Mental Health organisations across the UK.

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We want your views on our Information Service

Round-up of latest news and developments from Scottish mental health organisations

Organisations we work with to raise awareness of the issues our members share and to develop new policies or services.

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your difficulties by changing the way you think and behave. It is mostly used to treat anxiety and depression but can also be used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Read more

Living with schizophrenia and psychosis in Scotland

View the findings of Support in Mind Scotland’s “Living with Schizophrenia” survey published April 2015 Read more
Carers' Information Pack - Information for carers, friends and families

The Carers' Information Pack gives information to carers about mental illness and where to find support. Read more
Making Time to Talk - Advice for parents with mental illness

Coping with a mental illness is hard if you're a parent. You may worry about how your illness will affect your children and how to manage it. Read more
Wills and Trust: Providing for people with severe mental illness

Introduction to legal and welfare benefits issues for parents and others who wish to provide in their will or in the lifetime for people with mental illness. Read more