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Mental Health Foundation Scotland condemns asylum seeker forced evictions

The Mental Health Foundation – Scotland’s charity for the prevention of mental ill-health – has warned that Serco’s plan to evict 300 asylum seekers will exacerbate trauma and anxiety disorders among one of Scotland’s most vulnerable communities.

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One in seven adults across Scotland have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their Body Image – new Mental Health Foundation Scotland poll

Just over one in seven Scottish adults (16%) have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their body image, according to a new poll by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland.

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/ Challenging mental health inequalities

Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourish

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.

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Mental Health Foundation Scotland responds to Scottish Government’s Strategy on tackling loneliness and isolation

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.

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