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Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year - new research : Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year - new research

2 Mar 2022 / Research

Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college : Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college

23 Feb 2022 / Research

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is calling on college students living in Scotland to share their experiences to help improve mental health and wellbeing support at colleges across the country. 

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

27 Mar 2020 / Influencing policies

Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health : Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health

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.

Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland : Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland

5 Dec 2019 / Research

A study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.

Mental Health Foundation Scotland responds to Scottish Government’s Strategy on tackling loneliness and isolation : Mental Health Foundation Scotland responds to Scottish Government’s Strategy on tackling loneliness and isolation

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.

Our response to new Scotland suicide statistics : Our response to new Scotland suicide statistics

27 Jun 2018 / Research

Our response to the new statistics on suicide in Scotland.