Featured stories
Dean’s story: my mental health took a hit during the pandemic as my feelings of loneliness grew | Mental Health Foundation
Dean tells us how, even though he was surrounded by his loving family and living life to the full, being furloughed during the pandemic, his feelings of loneliness started to grow and his mental health “took a hit”.
Ntale’s story: why kindness got me to where I am today | Mental Health Foundation
Kindness isn’t a concept I thought a lot about as a young man. Kindness was often portrayed amongst my peers as weakness and wasn’t something that would protect you in the face of threat. Kindness wouldn’t save your phone at knifepoint, nor would it save your reputation in a fistfight. Kindness was a liability, and liability could get you hurt – even killed.
Other stories
Gabi’s story: my struggle with speaking up about my depression and loneliness | Mental Health Foundation
In this story, Gabi tells us how turning 30 was a bit of a milestone for her. But alongside the celebration and her happy feelings of being loved by so many, her life wasn’t matching up to her expectations.
Grant’s story: running a marathon helped me discover that exercise is the best anti-depressant | Mental Health Foundation
Grant Blair turned his life around with a new found passion for running and has recently completed the ‘Virtual Edinburgh Marathon Challenge’.
Taylor’s story: raising awareness after my brother took his own life | Mental Health Foundation
Taylor shares his story about how his life has changed since his brother, Kirk, tragically took his own life. He tells us about what Kirk went through and how since then, he has chosen to focus his energy on raising awareness around mental health and looking after his mental well-being. Taylor shares the message that it is okay to reach out when you are not feeling okay.
Ben’s story: losing my mother to suicide and taking on new challenges to raise awareness | Mental Health Foundation
Ben talks about the loss of his mother to suicide and his choice to support us and help raise awareness and money with his latest challenge.
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Our digital guide
This downloadable digital interactive guide has been produced as a free practical resource to improve awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. It includes a number of videos, APPs, websites, information on safety planning and follow up support.
Help in your local area
Attached is a list of mental health providers, local council locator, Ambulance service and other support organisations. Additional more detailed local services are available on the hub of hope. This information is correct as of April 2023.
Helpful resources
Search here for a number of local, regional and national websites along with APP’s and other services to provide support for mental health and social care.