Suicide can be a hard thing to talk about. We hope that this guidance will help you to deal with either your own suicidal thoughts, or help you to support someone else who is suicidal. Read more
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This website provides introductions to many mental illnesses, and looks to dispel common and harmful misconceptions surrounding them. Read more
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. Read more
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 will take place from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May. The theme this year is Sleep. Read more
View the findings of Support in Mind Scotland’s “Living with Schizophrenia” survey published April 2015 Read more
A short film with interviews of carers about their lives and the work done through Carers Involvement Groups Read more
Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness characterised by significant mood swings including manic highs (mania) and depressive lows (depression). It used to be known as manic depression. Read more
Self Directed Support (SDS) is the new way of receiving support from social care services. It is designed to enable people to have more choice and control over their support planning and delivery. Read more
The top tips cards were produced in partnership by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and Support in Mind Scotland. Read more