“This is a significant step forward in the SNP government’s package of measures to improve the mental health support available for children and young people.”
Investment in Counselling Services in Secondary Schools
CONNECT: Scottish Film Confronting Suicide Among Young Men
On at the Phoenix Cinema, PICKAQUOY centre, Kirkwall this Friday 15th November 7.30pm, followed by a Q&A with director Marilyn Edmond
Scottish Midwives Call for More Perinatal Mental Health Training
“All maternity care providers need to put mental health on an equal footing with physical wellbeing.”
Safe In Our World: Mental Health Support for Gamers
its mission is to create an online destination where people can seek help
Orkney Blide Trust;Open Day 1st Aug 2019
Yesterday we went along to the open day at Orkney Blide Trust, here is what we discovered.
Lifelines Scotland: Support for Emergency Workers
Mental health and wellbeing support for Scotland’s Emergency Workers has been boosted with funding of £138,000 for Lifelines Scotland.
Free Stress Control Classes
Every Wednesday up to the 17th of July at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
from 1.30 – 3pm or from 6.30 – 8pm
An Antidote?
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and, to me, it looks like the focus/emphasis was on the negative, so, I’m attempting to send an antidote.
Successful Mental Health Support Project Extended
The trained staff help individuals manage difficult emotions and problem situations early on, and come up with a ‘distress plan’ to prevent future crisis.
Poetry Corner The Monster.
This is Mental Health Awareness week, here is a poem which may resonate with others.
