“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
Movement Matters: Feldenkrais®
“By moving slowly, in gentle repetitive sequences, neuromuscular pathways are re-educated, strengthened or recovered. “
Improving the Teaching of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood
“We want every child to have a happy and healthy life and have confidence in building positive relationships and making well-informed choices as they move into adulthood.”
Walking Your Dog Is Good For Your Heart
There are many good reasons why owning a pet can improve health and well-being but dog owners may be top of the league when it comes to heart health.
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.
Can friendships cross generations? Loneliness Research
The study will also look at any differences between younger and older people in terms of the way that they respond to their friends as opposed to strangers.
High Percentage of Premature Births in Scotland Demonstrates the Need to Reduce Health Inequalities
The rise in premature births in Scotland is highlighted in ‘A Summary of the Health of the Nation’, the Annual Report for the Chief Medical Officer 2018.
The Pit & The Wasteland
“The Pit, is when you feel that you’re at the bottom of a deep pit – the sides are high, and trap you. It’s dark in the pit.”
Pedal Power
Once both a plaything of the wealthy and a means of liberation to the worker the bicycle allowed men and women a freedom of movement they had never before experienced.
Endometriosis: My Personal Account
“March is the official endometriosis awareness month. As a person who suffers from it, I decided to share my story, and increase the knowledge of this condition, as many people still don’t know about it.”
