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Going To Be Campaign

Going To Be - SAMH's campaign about young people

Three children in every classroom will have experienced a mental health problem by the time they're 16. And thousands will struggle to get the help they need. We think young people deserve better. Which is why we're building a movement of people to provide one voice on the issue.

Growing up, we all thought about what we were going to be as adults. It was a magical time when almost anything was possible. An inventor, a drummer, a motorbike racer - the possibilities were endless. Our campaign films feature three young people dreaming about their future, and acknowledging that this future may include a mental health problem.

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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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Current Campaigns

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SAMH Stomp - Step up to the challenge

Looking to volunteer and give your time or maybe fundraising is your thing? We’re ready to support you whatever you decide to do.

18th September 2017

Let’s Talk About Spending on Mental Health

Ahead of giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee on the Scottish Government’s budget, our SAMH Public Affairs Manager Carolyn Lochhead blogs about some of the points she'll be making.

12th September 2017

Men’s mental health scores new funding from Movember

SAMH announce a unique programme, funded by Movember, which will bring men together using the power of football to promote mental health and wellbeing.

8th September 2017

SAMH Comment on Suicide Prevention

Two people die by suicide every day in Scotland. That’s 728 deaths in Scotland last year. For the first time in six years the number of people dying by suicide has risen. SAMH wants to see this change.

5th September 2017

Urgent action needed for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

The latest figures on access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scotland are not encouraging. We need urgent action. It's got to change.

Passionate about young people’s mental health? Sign up to the ‘Going To Be’ campaign and join thousands of others as we work to create positive change for young people in Scotland.

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