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Interview with new SiMS chair, Max Ahmed

Support in Mind Scotland's new chairman Dr Maqsood (Max) Ahmed shares his thoughts on the challenges ahead for mental health support in Scotland. Read more

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World Mental Health Day 10/10/19

World Mental Health Day, an international celebration, will be celebrated on 10 October. SiMS plans to organise and support events across Scotland to mark the occasion.

Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May)

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 will take place from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019. The theme for 2019 is Body Image.

Our Hero! Gordon completes daunting Dinnie Stones lift

Strongman Gordon Ingram lifts the world-famous Dinnie Stones at Potarch and raises more than £1,200 for Support in Mind Scotland

I am a Free Koala! A Mental Health Journey from Golspie

I am a Free Koala! - A Mental Health Journey from the Gatehouse, Golspie

Edinburgh Services: Stafford Centre

#100StreetsChallenge. Registration for 2019 open NOW!

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.

Living with schizophrenia and psychosis in Scotland

View the findings of Support in Mind Scotland’s “Living with Schizophrenia” survey published April 2015

Forensic Mental Health Services

Forensic mental health services assess and treat people who are called ‘mentally disordered offenders’ under the Mental Health Act and who are detained in secure health facilities.

What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) 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.