Fraser is one of our Awareness Raising Volunteers, most recently giving his time to support mental health football team Mental Mechanics at their peer support groups. This Volunteers Week, we asked Fraser what volunteering meant to him. Read more
Support in Mind Scotland Ambassador and world champion Para Athletics sprinter Maria Lyle writes about her experiences and thoughts on mental health and wellbeing in her latest blog. Read more
Marginalised Rural Comminities Report, commissioned by Support in Mind Scotland and the National Rural Mental Health Forum, focuses specifically on LGBT+ people, young carers and refugees and asylum seekers. Read more
Support in Mind Scotland have joined forces with Scottish ClubSport in an exciting new partnership aimed at promoting mental health and physical health. Read more
In this podcast we chat with the University of Aberdeen about how teachers can provide practical and emotional support to young people embarking on the applicant journey for Medicine. Read more
Going to University or College is a big change which can entail a lot of mixed emotions. It also has challenges which may affect your mental well-being. That’s why we’ve put together these five tips for freshers to help you maintain a positive mental well-being! Read more
One benefit of exercising is that it is a great mood booster. Exercise relaxes your mind; thus, it's crucial for your mental health. Therefore, you should try to identify a physical activity that will help you achieve this amongst many other benefits. Read more
By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. Read more
In the wake of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care published in February, the Scottish Government are progressing with plans to develop a National Care Service, aiming to change the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Contribute by answering our survey. Read more
There was great excitement at The Stafford Centre on Friday 27th August as the Edinburgh service’s 'Peace in a Pod' was officially opened by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Cllr Frank Ross. Read more
Our Life Skills group normally have an annual exhibition to showcase their work from the year. This year, we've taken it online, with SiMS' first virtual gallery! Read more
Comedian & SiMS Ambassador Gary Little talks the return of the Fringe, his mental health & hints at his potential retirement. Read more
A range of projects that support Armed Forces veterans across the country have been given financial support from this year’s Scottish Veterans Fund. Support in Mind Scotland are pleased to announce we are the recipients of £9,123.11 funding towards our service. Read more
Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) have launched a pilot service for support families bereaved by suicide, with Penumbra and Support in Mind Scotland working in partnership to deliver the services across two health board areas, NHS Ayrshire & Arran and NHS Highland. Read more
Caroline from our Support in Mind Scotland student volunteer project interviews Struan about his experiences since leaving school, navigating higher education, and what career path he has followed, in hopes that we will help young people realise there is #NoWrongPath! Read more
Wherever you are on exam results day, we want to remind you that there is no wrong path to success. Our group of volunteers who work to raise awareness of mental health support for students, joined together to write about their own experiences. Read more
Feeling the Summer is a mental health virtual festival for young people (14-19 year olds) taking place between the 9th-13th of August. We have a huge variety of events to choose from, on topics like Exam result stress, Low mood, anxiety & body image, and Identity and LGBTQ+ issues. Read more
Lee cares for her son who lives with schizophrenia. She is keen to share her powerful personal story to illustrate the reality of caring for someone with serious mental illness and to increase awareness of the condition, which affects 1 in 100 of adults in their lifetime. Read more
This #MensHealthWeek, The Men's Health Forum are asking everyone to take part in the CAN DO Challenge. It's a great way to boost your mental wellbeing and show your support for men's mental health. Read more
Have you experienced restraint or seclusion as a mental health inpatient? Do you care for someone who has? If so we would like your help. Read more
City-wide fundraising effort leads to construction of new quiet outside space for counselling sessions at Support in Mind Scotland's popular Edinburgh Service Read more
For National Volunteers Week 'Support in Mind Scotland for Students' volunteers met for a chat about why volunteering is a positive experience for students. Here are some of their thoughts! Read more