Mental Health Foundation Scotland

Good mental health for all. We are the @MentalHealth Foundation in Scotland. Building a #WellbeingSociety 🤝 We run @mh_arts 🎬

[Community Transport Association @CTAUK1]

We're pleased that @transcotland is investing £2m to extend free bus travel to people seeking asylum

Our report with @MHFScot is full of powerful testimonials demonstrating how much of a positive impact this will have on their lives

#FairFares

https://t.co/ewpHWZJRnI

[Gordon Johnston 💙 @GordonAJohnston]

Just home after spending two days of planning with our Diverse Experiences Advisory Panel. Some great discussions with a brilliant bunch of people - lived experience leadership in action! @MHFScot https://t.co/aIUIRMqmYu

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

@ScotsPoliceCU @StepChange thanks for sharing! 💚

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Looking after your physical health during Ramadan will also help your mental health.

Get more tips on looking after your mental health during Ramadan: https://t.co/8uBu5pOZkd

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

3/3 Signed @mhfscot @changemh_ @ALLIANCEScot @penumbra_scot @PovertyAlliance @rcpsych @seemescotland @ScotRecoveryNet @VOXSCOTLAND

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

🧵1/3 We have joined with other mental health organisations in Scotland to write to @MareeToddMSP and @neilcgray seeking their commitment to continued investment in the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

2/3 The projects and organisations supported through the fund provide valuable support to people across Scotland and help prevent poor mental health – this must be protected for at least the current funding of £15M per year.

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

For #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, @BeatED are shining a light on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). 🔗 For information & support, visit: https://t.co/07ETpdcTrV

#WeAreNotBeingFussy

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

If you missed our webinar exploring PMS with
@scotgovhealth , Dr Ellie Golightly @NHS_Lothian and Gill Meens from @MHFScot then you can now watch it in full on our Youtube. Watch here: https://t.co/8bVyrxwNYS

Image below by @listenthinkdraw captures the session's discussion.

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Thankyou @mentalhealth for opportunity for @msargyll to share our experience in a podcast for this new Confident Conversations course discussing the impact living rurally can have on people's mental health including the unique challenges faced and barriers to accessing services.

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

The thoughts of Scotland's Mental Health Partnership (a coalition of mental health charities in Scotland) on @ScotGov's budget this week👇

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

At our final women's health webinar of 2023, we'll be joined by @NHS_Lothian and @MHFScot to discuss all things PMS!

Join us on 13 Dec 12-1 on Zoom

https://t.co/khtK24XZZH

[One Parent Families Scotland @OPFS]

💔 Life is hard for all parents on low incomes.

It’s even harder for parents <25 who receive less Universal Credit due to their age!

‼️ UK party leaders must commit to scrap this policy ahead of the #GeneralElection.

Write to your MP: https://t.co/qNbkfU9gNI

#AutumnStatement

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

Something as simple as sharing this post could help save a life! 💚

[Mental Health Foundation Scotland @MHFScot]

Great to share learning on our Together to Thrive project with local partners in Dundee. New funding from whole family wellbeing fund means we can support families with children who are neurodivergent. Thanks to all including keynote spoeaker @j_ismay_graham

[Walking Scotland @walking_scot]

Today is National #StressAwarenessDay ✨

#EverydayWalking and wheeling is a perfect opportunity to connect with loved ones, have a blether and clear your head 💬🧑‍🦼

Moving more also reduces the risk of depression, boosts #mentalhealth and offers time to plan or reflect!

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🔄 Anxiety can become a vicious cycle that’s hard to break out of.

In a recent survey 29% of people said work was a source of anxiety, so it's important to keep a healthy work-life balance. 💚

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/2i6xbSF9cU

#StressAwarenessWeek

[Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival @MH_arts]

🎉 We're delighted to announce the winners of our 2023 Writing Awards! 11 pieces were shortlisted from over 200 entries, exploring mental health & our festival theme of revolution.

Find out who won & read all shortlisted pieces in our illustrated ebook: https://t.co/UrozYDZqZJ

[Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival @MH_arts]

Why do so many people with mental illness experience stigma, discrimination and prejudice? And how could we bring about a revolution in attitudes?

ICYMI we're sharing @rachalexwrites insightful article 'A Revolution in Stigma' again👇
https://t.co/S2IeFhhyvf

[Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm @ScotRGH]

Would you like to work to increase the meaningful involvement and impact of people with lived experience, and scale successful development work?

The ALLIANCE are are recruiting for a new Development Officer to support @ScotRGH and Living Well projects.

https://t.co/cRVCDM1G7b