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The Southern Reporter on MSN.com · Mar 3, 2025

Mental health support in Scotland: This charity needs your donations to change people’s futures

Health in Mind was founded in Edinburgh in 1982 and has grown across Scotland to bring much-needed mental health support, helping to plug gaps which other services don’t fill. With a base in ...
Medical Xpress on MSN.com · 1d

Researchers call for changes in Scotland's care system following largest study of its kind

The University of Glasgow-led study, run in partnership with the NSPCC and other universities, looked at improving the mental health of almost 500 children aged 0–5 years in foster and kinship care. It highlighted that authoritative and consistent oversight of a child's journey through the care system was crucial in safeguarding children's well-being.
BBC · 2d

FMQs: Tories accuse SNP of turning its back on oil and gas industry

The SNP are “fudging the numbers” on waiting list targets says the Labour leader, saying some health boards are now treating initial consultations as treatment. He then brings up autism and ADHD being removed from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services lists. “Why does John Swinney think it’s acceptable to mislead the public”, he asks.
LBC · 2d

Sir Rod Stewart steps in to help Scottish boy who has waited three years for autism diagnosis

The Scottish Government should "hang its head in shame" after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years.
The Independent on MSN.com · 2d

Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

The Scottish Government should “hang its head in shame” after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Icon for www.heraldscotland.comheraldscotland · 5d

Bupa to open two mental health centres in Scotland

Bupa will open two mental health centres in Scotland as part of an expansion ... There is an increasing need for mental health support across the UK and fast access to services has never been ...
Daily Record on MSN.com · 2d

Sir Rod Stewart steps in to help autistic Scots boy caught in 'blackhole' waiting for diagnosis

Record had previously highlighted the lack of children and adolescent mental health service appointments for children with conditions like autism and ADHD.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · May 11, 2019

Stand by, Speed, Action

Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 The Scottish Government's approach to ... of our lives and to ask for help from others when we need support. Discuss how to look after your physical health.
Icon for www.scotsman.comThe Scotsman · 24d

Mental health problems rocket by 580% among Scottish school pupils in just a decade

SNP ministers are under fresh pressure to find new investment to support Scottish school pupils as figures show a 580 per cent rise in the number reporting mental health problems. Concerns have ...
BBC · 19d

Thousands on 'hidden' ADHD and autism waiting lists

Thousands of children are on "hidden" waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments, experts have told the BBC. This is despite the Scottish government hitting its waiting times target for young people's mental health services for the first time last month.
Peeblesshire News · 15d

Borders mindset coach launches mental health programme

A mindset coach is helping people in the Borders to get their lives back on track during Scotland's mental health 'crisis'.
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 26d

MSP welcomes mental health charity representatives to Scottish Parliament

As well as providing practical information and support to people dealing with mental illness, the charity are also passionate advocates for greater investment and radical reform of mental health treatment in Scotland. MSP Brian, who is the party’s ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 8d

Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

A Dumfries and Galloway mental health service has been named one of the top nursing teams in Scotland. Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries – has been shortlisted for the Mental Health Nursing Award in the ...
Scottish Housing News · 5d

Share marks Mental Health Awareness week with webinar and Wellbeing Network

Mental Health Awareness week will take place 12-18th May and Share are supporting the awareness-raising campaign by hosting a webinar and the biannual meeting of their wellbeing network.
Icon for www.snp.orgScottish National Party · Feb 28, 2018

How does the SNP support pregnant women and new parents?

Every baby in Scotland is entitled to receive a Baby ... We will also substantially expand the range of perinatal support available to women. One in five women are affected by mental health problems during pregnancy or in the year after childbirth, and ...
Icon for www.glasgowtimes.co.ukGlasgow Times · 2d

Rod Stewart helps with autism diagnosis amid long waits

John Swinney has been told the Scottish Government should 'hang its head in shame' after Rod Stewart supported a family with an autism diagnosis.
The Shetland Times · 10d

Roberts takes on fundraising cycling challenge

The former boss of NHS Shetland is taking on a major 1,200-mile cycling challenge. Ralph Roberts, who moved from the isles to take on
Scottish Housing News · 8d

Charity Spotlight: Children First puts £2.5m back in struggling Scottish families’ pockets in 2024

Children First has published a new report showing the positive impact the charity has made on the lives of thousands of children and families across Scotland.
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 20d

Thousands on 'hidden' ADHD and autism waiting lists

This is despite the Scottish government hitting its waiting ... She was living with her grandparents who helped her get mental health support and she had her first appointment after waiting ...
Icon for www.snp.orgScottish National Party · Oct 9, 2018

How is the SNP improving mental health services?

We will increase Scottish Government direct investment in mental health by at least 25% ... We will ensure at least 1% of frontline NHS spending is directed to CAMHS support and services by the end of the parliament. Our mental health strategy is helping ...
Icon for www.thescottishsun.co.ukThe Scottish Sun · 5d

One in ten Scottish cops took sick leave last year with mental health problems

Scottish Tory Shadow Justice Secretary Liam Kerr said: “The SNP must commit to investing in proactive mental health support for our police before things get even worse.” Scottish Labour’s ...
Icon for www.scotsman.comThe Scotsman · 5d

The Scotland NHS board shamed for 6-year wait for mental health treatment

“Long waits for mental health care are unacceptable and it is vital that young people and families across Scotland receive support to meet their needs at the earliest opportunity. “For many ...
The Scottish Sun · 5d

One in ten Scottish cops took sick leave last year with mental health problems

AROUND one in ten Scots cops took sick leave last year with psychological disorders including alcohol and depression problems, new figures reveal. Stats released under FOI laws show 1,596 of 1,987
Icon for www.news.co.ukNews UK · Sep 10, 2022

The Scottish Sun launches childhood mental health campaign

The Scottish Sun has launched a major campaign ... to start a peer-to-peer programme where children support one another, dispel stigma and help with greater understanding of mental ill health. This would help drive cultural change in schools and lead ...
Icon for people.comPeople · May 11, 2022

Kate Middleton and Prince William Are in Scotland! Why Their Royal Titles Change When They're in the Country

Kate Middleton and Prince William kicked off a two-day visit to Scotland on Wednesday with a day of outings focused on mental health in Glasgow. And while the couple has been known as the Duke and ...