Fort William has been dubbed ‘The Black Hole’ by people involved in local mental health circles, according to the recently founded groups set up to combat the worrying number of [ … ]
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What is it like to live in poverty and struggle with mental health? – British Journal of Photography
“My hope is to bring people into connection, into their heart,” says Siân Davey. “It’s a heart practice. With very real issues.” The photographer, known for her sensitive work documenting [ … ]
Scottish Government announces review of handling of prison deaths
The review will look at ways to improve the arrangements that are put in place in the aftermath of deaths in Scottish prisons Source: Scottish Government announces review of handling [ … ]
4 Artists Who Suffered Mental Illness (And How It Affected Their Art)
We introduced four artists who suffered mental illness – and how it affected their art. The subject mental illness and art has often been discussed, […] Source: 4 Artists Who [ … ]
How nature photography can help people dealing with mental health issues | inews
Research shows wildlife photography It helps people focus, allows for mastery of a technical skill, and provides an artistic outlet Source: How nature photography can help people dealing with [ … ]
Rise in mentally ill prisoners prompts women’s hospital plan | The National
PROPOSALS are being drawn up by Scottish Government experts for the first female-only high security psychiatric hospital, it can be revealed. Source: Rise in mentally ill prisoners prompts women’s hospital [ … ]
Experts say BBC ‘misleading’ people on Scotland’s NHS in open letter | The National
A GROUP of health professionals have accused the BBC of “misrepresenting” Scotland’s mental health services. Source: Experts say BBC ‘misleading’ people on Scotland’s NHS in open letter | The National
New coffee brand launches in Dumfries and Galloway supporting mental health charities – Scotsman Food and Drink
A new food and drink business has launched in Dumfries and Galloway, with the aim of supporting mental health charities at its core. Source: New coffee brand launches in Dumfries [ … ]
‘Shocking’ report from torture committee says disturbed women in Scottish jail need hospital not prison | HeraldScotland
A European anti-torture watchdog has condemned the treatment of prisoners with mental health problems in Scotland’s jails, after observing… Source: ‘Shocking’ report from torture committee says disturbed women in Scottish [ … ]
Mediterranean style diet found to relieve symptoms of depression
A new study has added to the existing evidence that a healthy and balanced diet could help reduce the symptoms of depression. Source: Mediterranean style diet found to relieve symptoms [ … ]
We are in the midst of a mental health crisis – advice about jogging and self-care is not enough | Suzanne Moore | Opinion | The Guardian
Physical exercise can help, but we need to understand what it is about the way we live that makes so many of us ill, writes Suzanne Moore Source: We are [ … ]
Retail employees ‘too afraid’ to tell employer that they’re suffering with poor mental health
Almost a quarter of retail professionals are too afraid to tell their employer that they’re suffering with poor mental health, according to a study by job board CV-Library ahead of [ … ]
The Forgotten People(podcast)
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Fife mental health film bags over two million views – Fife Today
A Kirkcaldy filmmaker’s short film on Munro Bagging has been viewed more than two million times online. Source: Fife mental health film bags over two million views – Fife Today
There desperately needs to be more mental health resources on bank holidays | Metro News
Mental illness doesn’t only strike on working days. Source: There desperately needs to be more mental health resources on bank holidays | Metro News
Crisis in Young People’s Mental Health | National Union of Teachers – NUT
Source: Crisis in Young People’s Mental Health | National Union of Teachers – NUT
