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 Poverty within Student Mental Health Agreements
In recent years we’ve seen an increase in student poverty work being included in Student Mental Health Agreements. At this month’s The Forum meeting, those leading on SMHA work across Scotland’s colleges, universities and students associations attended to look at the research available and to share the work they are taking forward to support their …
EmilyTest Aware & Empowered sessions
The Aware and Empowered (A&E) educational programme was co-developed by EmilyTest and the City of Glasgow College. A&E aims to spread awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and its far-reaching implications, with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to play a role in preventing such acts. By doing so, attendees can help to reshape the culture …
Equate Scotland Student Groups & Champions
Having a support network at college or university can be really beneficial to students mental health and wellbeing. Having the support of peers, of students who are in a similar field of study, or who are interested in similar activities can help students to feel supported and included. Equate Scotland have a useful guide to …
