Facing the flames: courage and creativity : Facing the flames: courage and creativity
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Artist, educator and storyteller, Sarmed Mirza, took part in our recent firewalk to raise funds for our work at the Mental Health Foundation.
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025 : Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025
Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival is one of the world's leading arts events dedicated to mental health.
Finding safe & supportive communities as a trans or non-binary person : Finding safe & supportive communities as a trans or non-binary person
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
For transgender and non-binary people, supportive communities can enable their survival. Find out more about the important role this plays and ways you can make sure your own community is inclusive.
The struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees : The struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
This LGBT History Month, as we reflect on the theme of Activism and Social Change, it’s important to recognise the experiences of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees, and the work being done to create a more humane and inclusive asylum system.
The Casey report and its implications for mental health : The Casey report and its implications for mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Written by our CEO, Mark Rowland, this blog reflects on the findings of racism, misogyny and homophobia from the recent Casey report, and how this affects mental health.
Using art to express emotions with students in Wales : Using art to express emotions with students in Wales
/ Prevention resources and tools
Last summer, we collaborated with Merthyr Tydfil College and artist Bill Taylor-Beales to help students and staff express emotions creatively, in a safe and supportive environment through the Art + Soul project.
Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy : Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy
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Our response to the Scottish Government’s petition on ending conversion therapy.
Creating Communities Project : Creating Communities Project
/ Mental health in later life
The Creating Communities Project began in April 2019 and aims to increase social connections and good mental health among people living in later life housing schemes in Hackney.
Reclaiming our heritage : Reclaiming our heritage
In 2007, the Mental Health Foundation held the first ever Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF). Since then, it has grown to be the largest and oldest mental health festival in the world and as such it has become a significant part of the Scottish cultural landscape.
Looking after your mental health with creativity : Looking after your mental health with creativity
/ Prevention resources and tools
Roshane shares how creativity helped him to express his emotions, and a list of creative activities to help you with your own mental health.