News

Mental Health Foundations' response to the Scottish Government's National Outcomes Consultation

The Mental Health Foundation responded to the Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence, part of a review of the National Outcomes, to highlight how these Outcomes can better support national mental health and wellbeing.  

Statement into Scottish Government announcement of additional funding into NHS mental health services in Scotland

Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health

A delegation of Finnish Parliamentarians and charities are headed to Scotland this week in a fact-finding and knowledge-exchange mission on mental health.

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.

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.