Mental health

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Orkney-based Dr Linda Gask said women in Scotland are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression but are not getting the help they need

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Psychiatrist criticises lack of policies for women's mental health care

Rhoda Meek opens up about living with bipolar disorder

Rhoda Meek opens up about living with bipolar disorder

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Rhoda Meek: When mental health services fail it turns out it’s not 'OK to not be OK'

Mental health issues have been brought into sharp focus for the community in Prestwick after a well-known businessman took his own life

Mental health issues have been brought into sharp focus for the community in Prestwick after a well-known businessman took his own life

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'Stigma': Scottish businessman's daughter speaks out after tragic suicide

MsMissMrs founder Sylvia Douglas (top left) with her team

MsMissMrs founder Sylvia Douglas (top left) with her team

Social enterprise helps more than 100 women rebuild their lives in a year

Help is available if you are struggling with mental health problems

Help is available if you are struggling with mental health problems

Probable suicide statistics show 'distressing' rise in lives lost

Not the greatest fan of his earlier work, I hardly find myself aghast that his latest offering feels somewhat lacklustre

Not the greatest fan of his earlier work, I hardly find myself aghast that his latest offering feels somewhat lacklustre

General Election 2024

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Kelly Given: Keir Starmer has it all wrong on mental health policy

Alex Cole-Hamilton said Scotland needs to 'raise the standard' of public debate

Alex Cole-Hamilton said Scotland needs to 'raise the standard' of public debate

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton receiving therapy for online abuse

Elena Whitham quit the Scottish Government in February

Elena Whitham quit the Scottish Government in February

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Former minister gives mental health update after quitting government role

Side view of a woman sitting in her bedroom - negative emotion.

Side view of a woman sitting in her bedroom - negative emotion.

Caitlin Logan: Awareness is great – proper support for mental health would be better

The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) had previously said they were months away from ceasing to exist due to funding being axed but the Scottish Government has announced a U-turn

The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) had previously said they were months away from ceasing to exist due to funding being axed but the Scottish Government has announced a U-turn

Scottish Government U-turns on funding cut for men's mental health charity

A new film set in Scotland is aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

A new film set in Scotland is aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

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New film shot and set in Scotland aiming to challenge perceptions of mental health

The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) is reportedly months away from being wound down due to a lack of funding

The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) is reportedly months away from being wound down due to a lack of funding

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Scottish mental health charity months away from collapsing as funding scrapped

The patient’s parent had taken the case to the Ombudsman

The patient’s parent had taken the case to the Ombudsman

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Patient dies from blood clot after GP diagnosed anxiety issues

First Minister Humza Yousaf takes part in a dance performance during a visit to DN Studios

First Minister Humza Yousaf takes part in a dance performance during a visit to DN Studios

Humza Yousaf unveils additional £30 million for community mental health support

Mel Stride has claimed the benefits bill is being pushed up by an issue with mental health culture

Mel Stride has claimed the benefits bill is being pushed up by an issue with mental health culture

Department for Work and Pensions

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Concern for mental health has gone 'too far', Tory minister claims

Solicitor Aamer Anwar (second right) representing the families of both victims, speaking to the media with Deborah Coles, executive director of bereavement charity Inquest (left) and Linda Allan (second left) and Stuart Allan (right), the parents of

Solicitor Aamer Anwar (second right) representing the families of both victims, speaking to the media with Deborah Coles, executive director of bereavement charity Inquest (left) and Linda Allan (second left) and Stuart Allan (right), the parents of

Staff took 16-year-old off suicide watch hours before death, inquiry told

A significant number of LGBT children and young people in Scotland experience mental health issues

A significant number of LGBT children and young people in Scotland experience mental health issues

LGBT Youth Scotland

Mental health commission to be set up to support Scotland’s LGBT youth

Those in the most deprived areas of Scotland were more likely to report poor mental health

Those in the most deprived areas of Scotland were more likely to report poor mental health

Mental wellbeing in Scotland at lowest level since 2008, survey finds

Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow

Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow

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Karen Adam: It's okay that winter isn’t all Christmas cheer

With every emotional reaction, we sacrifice a piece of our mental wellbeing and bandwidth

With every emotional reaction, we sacrifice a piece of our mental wellbeing and bandwidth

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We don't need to give in to the reactionary 'culture war'

The Hen Hoose collective will perform at the opening event of the festival

The Hen Hoose collective will perform at the opening event of the festival

'Why revolution?': This year's Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival theme

Between 55,000 and 60,000 people in Scotland will have been given an epilepsy diagnosis

Between 55,000 and 60,000 people in Scotland will have been given an epilepsy diagnosis

Epilepsy Scotland

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Mental health of those living with epilepsy must be given greater priority

Josh Quigley said he wishes had seen more honest stories about people's mental health battles before he resolved to take his own life

Josh Quigley said he wishes had seen more honest stories about people's mental health battles before he resolved to take his own life

'We need more honest mental health stories to build young Scots 'resilience'

Woman stands against a white wall

Woman stands against a white wall

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Kirsty Strickland: If only mental health help we’re told to seek was there

The Tory MP labelled political commentator Tan Smith a 'vile internet troll' on Monday

The Tory MP labelled political commentator Tan Smith a 'vile internet troll' on Monday

Conservative Party

Who is Brendan Clarke-Smith? The Tory MP facing outrage for mental health comments

Brendan Clarke-Smith.

Brendan Clarke-Smith.

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Tory MP doubles down after sparking outrage with Samaritans tweet

Having two very different voices speak about mental health is reassuring

Having two very different voices speak about mental health is reassuring

Those speaking up about their mental health provide a reassuring voice

Ministers pledged to eradicate Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) waiting times by March 2023, but figures for the last quarter show 469 children had been waiting for treatment for more than a year

Ministers pledged to eradicate Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) waiting times by March 2023, but figures for the last quarter show 469 children had been waiting for treatment for more than a year

'Work to be done' after key mental health waiting times target missed

Muirfield Riding Therapy in North Berwick runs a Walk and Talk programme, where participants take a pony out for a walk while talking about their mental health

Muirfield Riding Therapy in North Berwick runs a Walk and Talk programme, where participants take a pony out for a walk while talking about their mental health

Pet projects are helping young Scots recover from impact of Covid

MPs will debate a call for a review of laws around psilocybin, which is found in 'magic mushrooms'

MPs will debate a call for a review of laws around psilocybin, which is found in 'magic mushrooms'

House of Commons

MPs to debate call for drug law review to enable ‘magic mushroom’ treatment research

This week is Mental Health Awareness week

This week is Mental Health Awareness week

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Karen Adam: Sharing experiences is key to breaking down stigma around mental health

University of Edinburgh of dogs during wellbeing programme

University of Edinburgh of dogs during wellbeing programme

University launches wellbeing initiative to help boost the mental health of students

The findings of a survey on levels of anxiety were revealed

The findings of a survey on levels of anxiety were revealed

Awareness week puts focus on mental health of people in Scotland

Folk singer Mischa Macpherson has a message

Folk singer Mischa Macpherson has a message

Award-winning singer calls for music scene to be more aware of mental health

TikTok has millions of users, and videos on the platform often see thousands of views more than on competitor YouTube

TikTok has millions of users, and videos on the platform often see thousands of views more than on competitor YouTube

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TikTok: A coping mechanism for Gen Z trauma with dark memes is the new normal

A large proportion of the workforce sit in front of screens all day

A large proportion of the workforce sit in front of screens all day

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Experts help craft ‘blueprint’ to get workforce get away from their desks more

MSP Alasdair Allan and former MP Danielle Rowley, who both have epilepsy, launch the campaign

MSP Alasdair Allan and former MP Danielle Rowley, who both have epilepsy, launch the campaign

Scotland’s first survey seeks to understand the mental health effect of epilepsy

The SNP’s Emma Roddick had to endure tweets and blog posts questioning her suitability to be an MSP

The SNP’s Emma Roddick had to endure tweets and blog posts questioning her suitability to be an MSP

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Emma Roddick: ‘People think I shouldn’t be an MSP with my mental health issues’

Mental wellbeing minister Kevin Stewart has said mental health support remains available over Christmas

Mental wellbeing minister Kevin Stewart has said mental health support remains available over Christmas

Do not wait until after Christmas to seek help on mental health, says minister

Workers in the construction industry in England and Wales experience a suicide rate of 34 per 100,000 workers

Workers in the construction industry in England and Wales experience a suicide rate of 34 per 100,000 workers

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'Construction industry’s suicide statistics must be made available'

Cost of living crisis

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Action urged as student survey finds high levels of depression and food poverty

Refugees need equal access to mental health services, the Scottish Greens say

Refugees need equal access to mental health services, the Scottish Greens say

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Refugees must get equal access to mental health services, demand Scottish Greens

File photograph of cyclists competing in a road race

File photograph of cyclists competing in a road race

Taking up a sport could rescue your mental health - and save your life

We were already experiencing a mental health emergency in Scotland even before Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis took hold

We were already experiencing a mental health emergency in Scotland even before Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis took hold

Cuts of £38m to Scotland's mental health services should be reconsidered

Cam Cooney, a 27-year-old meditation teacher who lives in Glasgow, is to meditate for 60 hours blindfolded over four days

Cam Cooney, a 27-year-old meditation teacher who lives in Glasgow, is to meditate for 60 hours blindfolded over four days

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Scot to meditate for 60 hours in marathon session in memory of cousin

The research was conducted to mark the 20th anniversary of See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma

The research was conducted to mark the 20th anniversary of See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma

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Poll shows significant progress in reducing mental health stigma

A welfare guardian is appointed to help somebody who can't make decisions for themselves

A welfare guardian is appointed to help somebody who can't make decisions for themselves

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Welfare guardian orders double in a decade, figures show

Scottish Government faces calls to tackle student mental health ‘crisis’

Scottish Government faces calls to tackle student mental health ‘crisis’

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Scottish Government faces calls to tackle student mental health ‘crisis’

Experts have voiced concern over the effect rising bills could have on children's education

Experts have voiced concern over the effect rising bills could have on children's education

Cost-of-living crisis could have 'devastating' impact on attainment gap

Tattoo and street artist Mark Worst wants to raise money for charity and start the conversation with his clients about mental health awareness

Tattoo and street artist Mark Worst wants to raise money for charity and start the conversation with his clients about mental health awareness

Flash tattoo event to raise money for mental health charity

Nick Ray is a keen sea kayaker

Nick Ray is a keen sea kayaker

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Man who kayaked almost 2000 miles across Scotland's coasts writes book about travels

Around half of Scottish people in poorer areas with mental health issues smoke

Around half of Scottish people in poorer areas with mental health issues smoke

Health inequality linked to smoking highlighted in new report

Despite the easing of Covid restrictions, more people in Scotland are feeling lonely

Despite the easing of Covid restrictions, more people in Scotland are feeling lonely

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Almost a third of Scots feeling lonelier than a year ago despite Covid restrictions easing

Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash

Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash

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'Real change needed' as treatment delays cause 'mental health crisis' in Scotland