21 Mar 2019 / Influencing policies
Almost two million people in Scotland have felt powerless, angry or worried over the last year because of Brexit, according to calculations from the Mental Health Foundation Scotland.
21 Mar 2019 / Survey
Millions of people in the UK have felt powerless, angry or worried over the last year because of Brexit, according to calculations from our new poll.
6 Feb 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is today (6 February) shining a spotlight on its mentoring scheme, which pairs Scotland’s refugee and asylum-seeking communities with employers, equipping them with the life skills, confidence and opportunity to make a full contribution to their new home – as well as fostering social connections and boosting their mental health.
31 Jan 2019 / Prevention resources and tools
Our response to the Science and Technology Committee’s Impact of Social Media and Screen-use on Young People’s Health report.
7 Jan 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities
We welcome the new commitments on prevention and mental health in the NHS long-term plan. In particular it is positive to see a much greater focus on children, students, perinatal mental health and community care.
18 Dec 2018 / Influencing policies
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland has welcomed the publication of “A Connected Scotland”, the Scottish Government’s strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation, but has warned that urgent action must be taken to address mental health problems like depression and anxiety in both young people and older adults as a consequence of feeling lonely.
10 Dec 2018 / Mental health in the workplace
Research by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland has revealed that teachers lack the training and confidence to help them address mental health concerns with their pupils.
22 Nov 2018 / Survey
Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation commented on the 2017 Mental Health of Children and Young People in England survey.
7 Nov 2018 / Mental Health Awareness Week
MHF Scotland is encouraging men to come together this Men’s Health Awareness Month and open up about stress and mental health with the people around them to prevent problems escalating.
10 Oct 2018 / Families, children and young people
More than 1 in 10 children (11%) aged between 10 and 15 say they have no one to talk to or wouldn't talk to anyone in school if they feel worried or sad, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
