I had a brilliant time at the beginning of this month at the Highland Parasport Festival in Grantown-On-Spey, organised by Scottish Disability Sport. It was wonderful to see all the kids getting involved and trying out some new sports. We know that sport is so important for physical and mental health, but also to addressContinue reading “HIGHLAND PARASPORT FESTIVAL”
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EMMA RODDICK MSP COMMENDS WORK OF LOCAL THERAPY GARDENS IN TACKLING SOCIAL ISOLATION
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has applauded the work of a local charity which runs gardening sessions for various groups of adults in the community. Badenoch and Strathspey Therapy Gardens runs weekly sessions throughout the growing season (March to October) with groups across Kingussie and Aviemore in a bid to boost mental well-being andContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK MSP COMMENDS WORK OF LOCAL THERAPY GARDENS IN TACKLING SOCIAL ISOLATION”
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick praises mental health focus at this year’s Royal Highland Show
Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised the messaging at this year’s Royal Highland Show, saying it is heartening to hear agricultural organisations emphasise the importance of speaking out about mental health and wellbeing. The annual agricultural show, which celebrated its 200th anniversary last year, brings together the best of Scotland’s food, drink, farmingContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick praises mental health focus at this year’s Royal Highland Show”
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 draws to a close, I have put together a list of contacts and services for anyone who finds themselves in need of support.
Emergency/helplines Breathing space: http://www.breathingspace.scot / 0800 83 85 87 Samaritans: 116 123 NHS 24 Mental Health Hub: 111 SHOUT: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774 Advice & Support http://www.nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind Changemh.org For young people The Mix: 0808 808 4994 Childline: 0800 1111 C.A.L.M: 0800 58 58 58 / online webchat: thecalmzone.net LGBT Youth:Continue reading “As Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 draws to a close, I have put together a list of contacts and services for anyone who finds themselves in need of support.”
Highlands & Islands MSP sponsors parliamentary event to mark 50 years of Change Mental Health
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick hosted an event on behalf of Change Mental Health in the Scottish Parliament this week. The Scottish charity, previously known as Support in Mind Scotland, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Ms Roddick opened the event with a speech exploring her own experience of mental illness and herContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP sponsors parliamentary event to mark 50 years of Change Mental Health”
Emma Roddick MSP leads debate on mental health stigma in the workplace
Emma Roddick MSP has led a Members’ Business Debate in the Scottish Parliament on the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. The Highlands and Islands MSP highlighted that a report by Centred, a mental health organisation based in the Highlands, had drawn her attention to figures from See Me’s Scottish Mental Illness Stigma study,Continue reading “Emma Roddick MSP leads debate on mental health stigma in the workplace”
Highlands & Islands MSP meets with local mental health charity
As part of her busy summer recess schedule, Emma Roddick MSP recently visited the Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association. Established in 1992, the charity supports members with their health, social, practical, and emotional needs. The charity offers drop-in sessions as well as outreach support and door-to-door visits, covering the needs of all individuals. TheContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP meets with local mental health charity”
Highlands & Islands MSP meets with local mental health social enterprise
Continuing her summer recess schedule, Emma Roddick MSP recently visited Skye-based charity and social enterprise RagTag and Textile. Established in 2003, the charity promotes mental and social well-being in North-West Scotland through guided, creative workshops and drop-in “cake and conversation” days. RagTag have a unique framework that supports both mental health and the environment. ByContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP meets with local mental health social enterprise”
Emma Roddick MSP visits ‘life saving’ mental health service
As part of her summer recess tour, Emma Roddick recently visited the Distress Brief Intervention in Inverness. Emerging from the Scottish Government’s work on the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health strategies, the Distress Brief Intervention approach works to improve the response to people presenting in distress. Speaking on her visit Roddick said: “It’s clear thatContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP visits ‘life saving’ mental health service”
Emma Roddick MSP shows support for mental health across the Highlands & Islands
Emma Roddick has dedicated her first weeks of summer recess to meet with community groups and charities supporting mental health across the Highlands & Islands. These groups included Highland Befrienders, Centred (formerly Birchwood Highland), and Inverness Street Pastors. Following these visits, Roddick said: “I speak about this often, but the Highlands and Islands are facingContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP shows support for mental health across the Highlands & Islands”
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