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There’s always a lot going on at Change Mental Health and we want to keep you up to date with the latest developments at the charity!

View our activity below to find out more about the support we’re delivering across Scotland, the partnerships we’re forming and the campaigning we’re doing.

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Distress Brief Intervention Expands to Western Isles

Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) expands to Western Isles

Western Isles residents can now access Distress Brief Intervention, offering quick, compassionate support for those in distress.
Me&Money workshop relaunched, learning about money and mental health

Me & Money: Strengthening young people’s understanding of money and mental health

The insights from co-production have shaped the newly relaunched Me & Money workshops, providing better support for managing both their financial health and mental wellbeing.

Change Mental Health to stage first ever GLOW Edinburgh walk with Mental Health UK

The 20km route through iconic city landmarks will raise vital funds for mental health in Scotland.

Responding to the Programme for Government 2024/25

An £18.8m cut to Scotland's mental health budget widens the gap between promised and actual spending, threatening essential support services and early intervention programs.
Change Mental Health calls for action on 10% funding for mental health during SNP Conference 2024

Call for 10% mental health funding at SNP conference

Change Mental Health urges SNP to fulfil its commitment to 10% mental health funding, highlighting the potential impact of an additional £180m annually

The Rural Divide across Scotland continues

Latest statistics from CAMHS shows limited progress in tackling long waits for children and young people in rural Scotland.

Call for renewed action on suicide in Scotland

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and it is right that we take some time to examine this year’s National Records of Scotland (NRS) Probable Suicide’s report.
Burnout prevention, strategies for work stress, stories of burnout

Cyber-attack on Change Mental Health website: measures taken

A brief cyber-attack affected the website, which was promptly restored with no data compromised. Enhanced security measures are now in place.

Community Link Worker service sees huge expansion

The expansion will see an increase of reach and impact by serving 62 GP surgeries across Highland.

General Election Mental Health Hustings in Edinburgh

We hosted a lively discussion on mental health with Penumbra Mental Health and Health in Mind.

An open letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs

In response to Police Scotland's Chief Constable advising that too much of the force's time is spent on mental health callouts.
Two publicity stands in Leven featuring Levenmouth Rail Link and Change Mental Health, both people holding a sign

Change Mental Health & Network Rail partners for wellbeing in Leven

Collaborative effort in Leven raises awareness about mental health and rail safety alongside the anticipated return of the rail link after 55 years.
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