Our history

Support in Mind Scotland was initially part of the UK charity National Schizophrenia Fellowship, set up in 1972 following a 1970 article written by John Pringle in The Times about the dilemmas faced by carers and families of people diagnosed with schizophrenia.

In 1984 we became an independent Scottish Charity, National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland), and this is still our registered company name. However, in 2010 we changed our operating name to Support in Mind Scotland following representations from our members who felt that we supported people who experienced many conditions, of which schizophrenia was only one.

However, we are still known for our particular expertise in understanding schizophrenia and psychosis and the impact that this has on families and we still actively campaign to challenge the stigma experienced specifically by people living with schizophrenia.

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Latest

Wellbeing
The Highlands take on the 100 Streets Challenge!

Ali, our Highlands Locality Manager, and her team of 20+ SiMS staff, recently took on the 100 Streets Challenge, during lockdown with a unique-take, bringing staff together, even from afar. Here Ali & some of her team talk us through their challenge.
Making carers visible – Carers Week 2020

Making carers visible – that's the aim of Carers Week. Organisations unite for Carers Week 2020.
Lockdown Calling! Punk compilation raises money for SiMS

Lockdown Unplugged is a collection of 45 acoustic punk songs by some of the UK's best up-and-coming bands, with all proceeds going to support our services across the country. We sat down to have a chat with the guys at Ripcord Records!