Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The symptoms and causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), getting support for PTSD and ways you can look after yourself.
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Gambling and mental health
The causes of problem gambling, how it can affect your mental health, and getting help.
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How the mental health of people in the armed forces can be affected, and getting support.
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All kinds of online support are available - information and apps, one-to-one support and therapy, self-help programs and communities.
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Talking to friends about your mental health, and supporting a friend who has a mental health problem.
Read : Friendship and mental healthMorgan’s story: My experience with shared housing and feelings of isolation at university
Morgan is a current university student who had a difficult time when living in shared university housing. Morgan talks about her experience to reassure you, you are not alone if you are going through similar struggles.
Read : Morgan’s story: My experience with shared housing and feelings of isolation at universitySheneika’s story: my experience as a commuting university student
Sheneika lived at home while she completed her degree. This came with difficulties when trying to be part of the wider university community. Here are her tips on how to cope as a commuting student.
Read : Sheneika’s story: my experience as a commuting university studentShannon’s story: the power of mentorship in feeling connected to university
Shannon began her university studies during the Covid pandemic. This had a large impact on her feeling connected to the university and her peers. In this piece Shannon writes about how creating a mentorship network helped her feel connected and empowered to others.
Read : Shannon’s story: the power of mentorship in feeling connected to universityRefugee communities: Increasing voices and visibility on Parent Councils
Learn more about how we encourage refugees and asylum seekers to join Parent Councils at their children's school with a buddy system.
Read : Refugee communities: Increasing voices and visibility on Parent CouncilsPeer Support in Long Term Conditions: The Basics
This guidance has been produced by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and partners to support the implementation of peer support services for people with long term conditions throughout Scotland.
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