The Scottish Government & COSLA have jointly published the Mental Health & Wellbeing Delivery Plan 2023-25. This follows the publication of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy in June and describes the work they will undertake to improve mental health for everyone in Scotland. The Delivery Plan focuses on nine outcomes describing the differences or …
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Scotland’s Self-Harm Strategy & Action Plan
A new strategy, developed jointly between the Scottish Government and COSLA focused on supporting people who self-harm has launched, backed by an investment from the Scottish Government of £1.5 million. The strategy, informed by people with lived experience – is believed to be the first of its kind in the world. It includes a three-year …
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund Guidance
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have published guidance on the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund which outlines the purpose, conditions, allocation and acceptance of this funding. This guidance was shared with principals/directors of Scotland’s colleges and universities. The aim of this one-year Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Fund is to provide financial …
Living with Trauma: A new short film
A new short film by members of the With Us, For Us Lived Experience Group in collaboration with Scottish Recovery Network and VOX (Voices of Experience) has recently been launched. It premiered at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and uses storytelling, photography and artwork to explore different experiences of living with trauma. The group …
Think Positive Impact Report 2022-23
This report summarises some of the key highlights of the Think Positive project during academic year 2022-2023. This year has been a record breaking year for Think Positive with 86% of all colleges, universities and students’ associations working with us to promote and develop their mental health support offer. Project participants across Scotland provided anonymous …
