Good Mental
Health for all

Today I want to:

You and your community should be able to live life to the full. That’s why we're continuing to find ways to prevent mental health problems.

Empower families this festive season

Your gift will show young mums that they are not alone.
And that a brighter future lies ahead.
Donate now
An open door shining a light

This week's highlights

A photo of Osama, the writer of this blog, stood outside in nature with lakes in the background
Story
Islamophobia and my mental health: Osama's story
Islamophobia and my mental health: Osama's story
White piggy bank for collecting money on a blue background
Resource
Cost-of-living and mental health
Cost-of-living and mental health
Photo of a man looking at the camera at nighttime
Article
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
An older man holding a camera on a city street
Positive mental health image library
Positive mental health image library

Programmes

Testing and evaluating the best approaches to improving mental health in communities across Scotland and rolling them out as widely as possible.

Graphic showing people connected in circles
Explore programmes

Research

Publishing studies and reports on what protects mental health as well as the causes of poor mental health in Scotland and how to tackle them.

Graphic of magnifying glass with people and graph
Explore research

Policy and advocacy

Proposing solutions and campaigning for change to address the underlying causes of poor mental health in Scotland.

Graphic showing a woman standing a lectern speaking
Explore policy and advocacy

Mental health information and advice

Our mental health information and advice is based on evidence and the lived experiences of real people. Find out how to look after your mental health and help prevent mental ill health from developing.
Explore mental health
Old man in a chair

Support our work

Older woman smiling in a purple coat

Make a donation

Your donation, no matter how big or small, can help us achieve good mental health for all.

Men's Glasgow 10k

Events and fundraising

From running a marathon to showing your support with a green ribbon, holding a bake sale to sharing your personal experience of mental health, there’s something for everyone

Our Personal Experience Network

Our Personal Experience Network

OPEN is a diverse online community of people we ask to help us in what we do, from quick feedback on social media posts to joining a research project.

Green ribbon pin badge hands

Show your support by wearing a green ribbon

The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Wear a green ribbon to show colleagues, loved ones or simply those you walk past in the street that you care about mental health.

Personal stories

Grant's story: Events virtual marathon

Grant's story

Grant turned his life around with a new found passion for running.

Photo of Tyra

Tyra's story

Tyra opens up about her relationship with her skin and how this affects her mental health.