We are all ageing. With 8% of our population over 75 years old, it is unsurprising that on a daily basis in the media there are stories about the increase in the number of older people and the concerns about by whom, how and with what resources they will be cared for. Longevity brings the need for … [Read more...] about Maureen’s Blog: See me for who I am
Marie-Amélie’s blog: Because we’re only human after all
On the importance of social connectedness for mental health and wellbeing Mental Health has been a taboo for a long time. It is encouraging to see the topic going up the agenda and becoming a subject of lively conversation, not just amongst professionals but with family and friends too. It is … [Read more...] about Marie-Amélie’s blog: Because we’re only human after all
Jim’s Blog: Smoking and Mental Health- A Neglected Epidemic
My Experience of Smoking and Mental Health I’ve come to work for ASH Scotland on the IMPACT Project, which provides important information on the effect of smoking on mental health; information which I, as an experienced Support Worker was unaware of before I came here. My own work experience … [Read more...] about Jim’s Blog: Smoking and Mental Health- A Neglected Epidemic
Key Messages: Stirling Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
Loneliness and social isolation, funding challenges and partnership opportunities were to the fore of discussion at our workshop on mental health and social support in Stirling. Between November 2016 and June 2017 VHS, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University ran a collaborative … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Stirling Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
Key Messages: Helensburgh Mental Health and Social Support Workshop
Loneliness and social isolation, funding challenges and partnership opportunities were to the fore of discussion at our workshop on mental health and social support in Helensburgh. VHS, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University are running a collaborative programme of events on mental … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Helensburgh Mental Health and Social Support Workshop
Stirling Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
Voluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars and workshops that will focus on mental health and social support. This workshop will take place in Stirling on the 1 June from 12-3pm. A buffet lunch and refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Stirling Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
Key Messages: Glasgow Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
VHS, the Open University and Support in Mind Scotland have partnered together to present a programme of events across the country on mental health and social support, running between November 2016 and June 2017. The first seminar was held in Dundee on 2nd November and the Glasgow seminar took place … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Glasgow Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
Tomorrow’s World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS. IF YOU ARE A DELEGATE/EXHIBITOR, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. How is our technologically enabled, globalised and digital … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
Kiren’s blog: The Spirit of Kinder Communities
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Carnegie UK Trust discussion paper; ‘Kinder Communities: The Power of Everyday Relationships’ sets out some really interesting approaches to the way in which small acts of kindness can lay the ground work for cohesive communities and an enabling state. This … [Read more...] about Kiren’s blog: The Spirit of Kinder Communities
Key Messages: Dundee Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
On the 2nd November in Dundee, VHS, the Open University and Support in Mind Scotland partnered together to present the first seminar in a programme of events on mental health and social support. The Dundee seminar was attended by 40 delegates drawn from national and local third sector organisations, … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Dundee Mental Health and Social Support Seminar
