15 Jan 2020 / Influencing policies
A delegation of Finnish Parliamentarians and charities are headed to Scotland this week in a fact-finding and knowledge-exchange mission on mental health.
6 Feb 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities
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.
18 Dec 2018 / Influencing policies
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.
8 Aug 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities
A new mentoring project for refugees, which was recently launched in Scotland, is calling for volunteer mentors to get involved.
