12th March 2019
New report finds that Universal Credit is not working for people with mental health problems
A new report from SAMH has found that Universal Credit is causing hardship and emotional distress for people with mental health problems.
We all have mental health
Our mental health affects the way we think, feel and behave
A mental health problem can feel just as bad, or worse, than any other illness – only you can’t see it.
Which is why it’s important that we take the time to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Yet research shows that around a quarter of us never do.
There are lots of things we can do every day to support our wellbeing. The New Economic Foundation suggests five ways to better wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, learn, and give.
Try the five steps to make positive changes
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Talking is one of the first steps to improving mental health. It can help someone who is at their lowest point. It could save someone’s life.
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Latest News, Comment and Blogs from SAMH
5th March 2019
SAMH Comment on Psychological Therapies Waiting Times
Scotland was the first country in the world to set waiting times targets for psychological therapies, but the 18 week target is still not being met by all NHS Boards, eight years after it was first introduced. This quarter we …
28th January 2019
A Brand New Year
SAMH volunteer Jess writes about why she's looking at the New Year at as a chance to continue good wellbeing and doing the stuff she enjoys.
25th January 2019
Review is step towards better mental health education
This week the Scottish Government published the results and recommendations from their PSE (Personal and Social Education) review, with a Ministerial Statement from Education Secretary John Swinney.
