5th December 2024
Billy Watson reacts to the Scottish Government’s draft 2025-26 budget
"With this budget Ministers are letting down the growing number of Scots with mental health problems."
For Scotland's Mental Health
We are SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)
We’re here for you, providing mental health support and accessible, practical information.
From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing.
We listen to what matters locally and we campaign nationally – for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life. Because now, more than ever, we need to make change happen.
We’re taking action for Scotland’s mental health.
Can you help?
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.
Suicide prevention
Two people die by suicide in Scotland every day. Access life saving resources here.
SAMH Stories
Read from the people we support, our staff and the people who fundraise for SAMH.
Conversations in the community
Complete our free e-learning and find out more about how to support the mental health of others.
Looking to volunteer and give your time or maybe fundraising is your thing? Or want to share your story? We are here to support you when you decide!
Latest SAMH news
Latest News, Comment and Blogs from SAMH
14th November 2024
Alex Cumming responds to the delay in the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill
"It is clear that this Bill is not going to be the vehicle to achieve genuine change that makes a real difference"
12th November 2024
Billy Watson responds to the 2023 Scottish Health Survey
"We need to see substantial investment in the community-based, preventive support available to people with mental health problems."
31st October 2024
Alex Cumming responds to new Mental Welfare Commission’s report
"We cannot be confident that detention safeguards are in place and followed."
5 ways to improve your mental health
Evidence suggests there are five ways to improve our mental wellbeing: be active, connect, learn, give and take notice.
