Support in Mind Scotland

SiMS welcomes review of Mental Health Act

An independent review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 offers an opportunity to improve care and treatment for anyone affected by mental illness - including families and carers Read more
SiMS scoops prestigious UK-wide GSK IMPACT Award

Support in Mind Scotland selected from more than 370 organisations across the UK as one of 10 winners of 2019 Awards. Read more
Team effort provides Stafford Centre with new kitchen

Thank you to all who answered our Edinburgh Service's emergency call Read more
Sports stars join forces to promote 100 Streets Challenge

Support in Mind Scotland Ambassadors Scott & Jenny Hastings joined by athletics golden girl Maria Lyle and Edinburgh City FC pair at launch of 2019 Mental Health campaign 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 60 organisations from mental health and rural worlds.

Did you know we commissioned the World's First Mental Health Tartan? Click here to watch

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

Latest edition of Support in Mind Scotland's newsletter available to view online or download now

New booklet, showcasing some of our work over the past year, now available to view or download

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

Family and Friends Information Pack

View and download content developed by SiMS and Forensic Network 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