‘It’s Okay to Talk’ is a resource developed by See Me Scotland. The resource is made up of presentation slides, facilitation notes, conversation examples and a participant pack to help community groups and organisations deliver their own It’s Okay to Talk sessions. It includes exercises on how to effectively listen and respond to someone who …
Guides, Toolkits & Templates
SAMH: How to cope with student life guide
SAMH have recently updated their guide: How to cope with student life. Research indicates that students may be more likely than other groups to experience mental health problems and that serious mental health problems among students are increasing. The ‘How to cope with student life’ guide is for anyone experiencing a mental health problem who …
Suicide prevention: Ask, Tell animations
TW: mentions of suicide and self harm. The Ask, Tell Animations are three educational videos that inform individuals working with adults about mental health. These animations could be beneficial for staff working in support services at colleges, universities and students’ associations. They cover: Although the animations can be viewed on their own, it would be …
Peer Support Group Facilitation Guides
Scottish Recovery Network have co-designed new Peer Support resources, including four free guides and a film. Peer Support has become an important element of the mental health support offer available to students. Some colleges, universities and students’ associations in Scotland already work together and have peer support groups available, whilst others are currently exploring this …
Making Co-production work Guide
Voices of Experience (VOX) Scotland members created a ‘making co-production work’ guide to help raise awareness of what needs to be considered in relation to co-production and mental health. The guide will support professionals and organisations to genuinely co-produce work with people who have lived experience of mental ill health. The guide covers 4 key …
