For World Suicide Prevention Day, I spoke with a remarkable young woman, Kira Holliman, and the team at @SAMHtweets. The risks posed by the current economic climate are acute, and the need for preventative action is great. But help is there if you need it. https://t.co/vS1yaa5Jcr
Suicides in Scotland increase as rates for women go up.
The number of suicides in Scotland has remained steady in the last number of years.
https://t.co/1OaPTpaqbC
We’re looking for people with experience of suicide to share their views 💬
The Lived Experience panel is an open, relaxed space to ensure decision-makers hear your voice. Your experience will also influence Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy.
➡️ https://t.co/QGtCMUvtQJ
Olympian and SAMH Ambassador Sir Chris Hoy has launched a new four-year partnership between SAMH and @sportscotland.
This partnership will help people with poor mental health enjoy the benefits of physical activity and sports.
https://t.co/mwW31sOWkA
Over 550 million glass bottles are sold in Scotland every year.
Yet reports suggest that the UK Government plans to force Scotland to exclude glass form our Deposit Return Scheme.
This would be a blatant attack on our environment and our democracy. 👇
https://t.co/uYENCP4UdK
We are hosting public lectures to mark our 100th year!
Our first, Preventing suicide today and in the future, will bring the UK’s leading experts to Glasgow to discuss how we can all prevent suicide together.
👉 Find out more and reserve your place: https://t.co/R6Ov0Gabtx
Busy day launching new @SAMHtweets research into the links between menopause and mental health, and how physical activity can help symptoms. Great to see the room so full and hear from some inspiring women - I have some homework to do to prepare me for what's to come! 📚
SAMH is delighted to launch our new research 'Moving Through Menopause' today.
You can read about it here ➡️ https://t.co/kdFwdkqDBF
We'll be providing live updates during our launch event, so stay tuned! @jenni_minto
If @HumzaYousaf is serious about tackling poverty/inequality/climate change, he needs to prove he isn't timid on tax.
More about what we @IPPRScotland@opfs@SWBG@PovertyAlliance & @CPAGScotland are calling for ahead of the FM's major speech this PM 👇
https://t.co/QNqz4X4vtp
Want to bring your influencing skills to an exciting role? We’re recruiting a Head of Public Affairs & Comms to help champion Scotland’s mental health.
If you’re passionate about driving change and have the skills required, we want to hear from you.
🔗 https://t.co/IcgpmPnwiT
Congratulations to our long-term supporter Abby on her new job with the Blue Peter team 👏
All of us here at SAMH wish you the very best for your glittering new career!
https://t.co/ShfEUuM7OA
Jamie turned his life around by paying close attention to his mental health, including overcoming substance abuse 👏
“No matter how lost I may have felt, no matter how far gone I thought I was, there was always a brighter future waiting for me.”
https://t.co/4yBc01CxLy
SAMH is 100! Pre-dating the NHS and founded by the trailblazing Dr Kate Fraser, there have been so many amazing achievements over the years. And yet, unfortunately, still so far to go. Love being part of the change, working for this incredible charity.
We're turning 100 this year! 🥳 (do we look it?)
Today we're celebrating our history at the beautiful Paisley Abbey, and sharing our brand-new film '100 Years of SAMH'. Live coverage to follow 🧵
SHOCKING FACT: If you earned £40,000 a day from when Jesus was born to the present day, you would still not make as much as Shell did in profits last year
Our lovely Public Affairs team are camped out in the @ScotParl café today, ready to chat to MSPs about suicide prevention and our #AskThem campaign.
Feel free to pop down and say hello! 👋
Great opportunity to take part in some *free* suicide prevention training, and learn how you can support friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers who might be struggling with thoughts of suicide 👇
We're inviting anyone who would like to learn more about suicide prevention to join our free training, as part of our #AskThem About Suicide campaign.
Training includes pointers on spotting the signs of suicide risk and asking about suicide.
🔗 https://t.co/JBNIsInNl1
📣GIVE400 Campaign
Campaign launched to help tackle cost of living crisis. GIVE400 invites people – if they are able - to donate their UK Government’s £400 support for energy bills to help people on low incomes. #GIVE400
Find out more here: https://t.co/sv6hVMdnuD
We can't always have all the answers, but we can be there and listen. If you're worried someone is thinking about suicide, #AskThem about suicide.
Please watch, share, and visit the campaign hub to find out more 👇
Saying the word suicide can be difficult, but it could encourage someone to open up.
Developed with people affected by suicide, our new campaign ‘Ask Them About Suicide’ empowers people to ask the question.
https://t.co/ivpfHFwk8n
#AskThem
It’s #BookWeekScotland 📚
Reading is a great way to unwind and take time out for yourself. Looking for some #mentalhealth related books? We've got you covered!
What else would you add to our list?