Stories

Scott's story: depression to expression

Scott never thought he would be in a position where he was sharing a story about his mental health. Now, he wants to tell you about his experience of depression,

Playing my guitar is my therapy

Musician Hannah describes her journey and what helps her look after her mental health.

Sharon's story: getting the right support for my son

Sharon, a mum Aberdeenshire tells us about her struggles to get support for her eight year old son and why mental health in schools matters.

Frances' story: How support can save lives

Frances explains how our Make it Count campaign could prevent tragedies like that of her son Conor, who took his own life earlier this year.

Stephanie's story: Are school years really the best of your life?

Dundee student Stephanie Carney, shares some of her thoughts around why it’s so important that mental health is given more prominence in schools.

Iain's story: how school affected my mental health

Iain looks back on his mental health journey and now feels that it started earlier than he previously thought.

Mental health in schools: a teacher's perspective

Rebecca Harris, Assistant Head at Heathfield Infant School, explains her school's approach to improving the mental health of their pupils.

Sian's story: the shock of childbirth and postnatal depression

Sian tells her story of becoming a parent, the shock of childbirth and being diagnosed with postnatal depression.

Holden Watanabe's Story: Depression, PTSD, Music and Me

Holden talks to us about living with depression and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), after experiencing many years of unresolved traumas.

Marian's story: anxiety and mindfulness

I have learned to accept anxiety as one of my emotions and part of me. I believe that mindfulness has not only helped me and my mental health, but has helped make me a kinder, more understanding person to the people around me.