John Brown

Senior Health Improvement Officer with Public Health Scotland. All views are my own, well some are nicked to be honest...

[Faculty of Public Health @FPH]

The Committee of the Faculty of Public Health in Scotland has issued this call outlining the urgent actions necessary to mitigate the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and reduce health inequalities.

Read here: https://t.co/Pqo7z1ETv4

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc Gordon McQueen chinning his own goal keeper, David Harvey when playing for Leeds United against Man City I think, might have been 1976 or '77? John Brown

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc The Flashing Blade, haven't a clue what it was all about but it used to send me out into the street on a Saturday morning itching to fight 'for love and life and happiness, they're well worth fighting for'....

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc A song to play you out? Has to be 'Take me for a Ride' by Steps dedicated to the ref and the linesman for Wednesday night's Celtic v Hearts

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc Has to be One Better Day by Madness, because Scottish Football can learn from recent events and we can do this better, eh? John B Elphinstone, East Lothian

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc @plasmatron @mogwaiband No 1 Album is Giant by the Woodentops
No1 No1 The late Ray Clemence
No 1 Venue... Dunbar Swimming Pool, its got flumes, wave machine, wee cafe... it's got the lot! My 7 year old daughter loves it and misses it loads....

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc what about 'I saved the world today' for all the scottish football fans keeping to the rules and playing our part to get back to normal ! John Brown, Elphinstone

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

@offtheballbbc Not really a sound at all I suppose but I love that brief silence just before a goal is scored where everyone draws a breath before belting out a collective yeeesssssssss ! John Brown, Elphinstone

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

It’s important that we look after ourselves during the uncertainty caused by #coronavirus.

If you're feeling worried, there are simple things you can do to help yourself feel better like moving more or sticking to a routine.

Find practical tips ➡️ https://t.co/JGW6nS7Zeo

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

We’re really pleased to support the Clear Your Head campaign to help make sure people know how to stay well and where to turn for help during this difficult time. #ClearYourHead

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

Scotland Cares https://t.co/QTIYpW19Um via @YouTube

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

Staying connected with family, friends & co-workers is a great way to look after your own mental health & look out for those you care about. 📱✉️💻☎️🗨️

Here are some tips on reaching out…https://t.co/TdKHVJJ5AM

[SAMH @SAMHtweets]

We’ve created a hub of information and guidance about looking after your #mentalhealth as the #coronavirus developments continue.

SAMH will continue to update this page to help you find ways to protect your mental wellbeing during these difficult times - https://t.co/f4CkWZKJQ4

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Self-isolating? Here are some tips on looking after your mental health 💚 https://t.co/Lafm5oeoYH

[Samaritans @samaritans]

The Coronavirus outbreak is affecting the way many of us live our lives, and it's normal that this will affect people's mental health.

Here are some resources that might help you look after yourself or someone you care about 💚 https://t.co/AtQZkx6Pks

[NHS @NHSuk]

If you have to stay at home because of #coronavirus, it's important to take care of your mental health.

For tips on how to keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel while at home, visit #EveryMindMatters

#StaySafeStayHome

[Greg James @gregjames]

THIS THIS THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THIS. Please watch and share. Brilliantly and simply put.

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🙃We are all adjusting to a new, rather strange, way of life. This can be a risk to our mental wellbeing.

🙂As tempting as it might be to stay in pyjamas all day, regular routines are essential for our identity, self-confidence and purpose: #COVID19 https://t.co/ZDVPvQOJX5

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

You can catch @Kthwlkr sharing why he'll be one of 100+ volunteers across our Scottish branches who are here to listen this Chirstmas @BBCRadioScot... https://t.co/aPJ3fxb03D (starts at 7.14)

[John Brown @JohnbrownHS1]

Report notes "the potential of social prescribing to help prevent and tackle issues such as social isolation and loneliness through community connectedness." #mentalhealth

[Health, Social Care and Sport Committee @SP_HSCS]

We published our report into #socialprescribing today: "Social Prescribing: physical activity is an investment, not a cost". Read the full report here: https://t.co/bhLC82CjOR