3rd October 2024
Alex Cumming reacts to the Census results on health, disability and unpaid care
"The Scottish Government has the opportunity and the obligation to make the investment in the system that this data shows we need."
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If you have a media enquiry please email the communications team: communications@samh.org.uk or call: 0141 530 1000.
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1st October 2024
Solicitors waive Will fees in support of Scotland’s mental health
Make your Will this October and support mental health in Scotland!
9th September 2024
Billy Watson statement on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
"The more we can encourage open discussion, offer support and provide people with hope, the more likely we are to be able to prevent suicide."
5th September 2024
Find Your Team campaign launch
We've partnered with sportscotland and Young Scot to launch a new campaign encouraging everyone to get active this winter to reduce loneliness and isolation.
4th September 2024
Billy Watson reacts to the 24/25 Programme for Government
“We must have a clear and positive direction of travel to improve Scotland’s mental health, but instead we are getting mixed messages from the Scottish Government. …
13th August 2024
Billy Watson reacts to newest suicide statistics
"It’s really important that we remember that behind every one of these deaths is a person, their loved ones, their colleagues, and their community. "
23rd July 2024
SAMH creates Scotland’s biggest community suicide prevention team
“Suicide can affect any of us and it's vital that we have support networks in place" - Liam Yule, Suicide Prevention Manager.
1st July 2024
Over 150 Lanarkshire schoolchildren trained as mental health peer supporters
Young people across South Lanarkshire have learned how to support friends and fellow pupils with their mental health.
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By promoting our campaigns, emailing or speaking to your MSP or attending group lobbying events you can help transform the lives of those affected by mental health problems and get us all thinking about our own mental health.
