As the SNP leadership contest gets underway, we urge all candidates hoping to become First Minister of Scotland to make public mental health a priority during the current cost-of-living crisis and throughout the current parliament.
Read : Public mental health is true measure of political successLet’s be ambitious about ending poverty and improving mental health. If we did end poverty, then all of us, not just those who are poor now, would see benefits for our mental health.
Read : Ending poverty and improving mental healthNegative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action.
Read : Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-livingFinancial strain and poverty are key drivers of poor mental health. Recent statistics published by the Scottish Government underscore our concerns about the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on people's mental health.
Read : Figures show those most impacted by cost-of-living crisis experience the most mental distressWe are calling for any future Universal Basic Income pilots in Scotland to include thorough evaluations of how this affects the mental health and well-being of recipients, their children and society more widely.
Read : Universal Basic Income – ScotlandThe UK population is experiencing widespread levels of stress, anxiety and hopelessness in response to financial concerns, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
Read : Stress, anxiety and hopelessness over personal finances widespread across UKThe causes of problem gambling, how it can affect your mental health, and getting help.
Read : Gambling and mental healthHow housing problems can affect your mental health, what you can do about housing problems, and finding suitable housing if you have a mental health problem.
Read : Housing and mental healthThis paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between poverty and mental health and offers recommendations to improve the situation across the life course.
Read : Poverty and mental healthInformation about benefits you may be able to claim if you have a health condition or if you are on a low income.
Read : Welfare and mental health