mental health

World Mental Health Day: Body of Work

On World Mental Health Day, we’re often encouraged to talk about mental health, but for many, it can be hard…

6 months ago

Emma Roddick MSP on Mental Health Awareness Week: why community matters so much (especially here)

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme focusing on community feels incredibly relevant. It’s a chance…

11 months ago

EMMA RODDICK MSP HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY LEARNING THIS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has highlighted the positive impact Brora Learning Zone has on the lives of adults who use the service this World Mental…

2 years ago

HIGHLAND PARASPORT FESTIVAL

I had a brilliant time at the beginning of this month at the Highland Parasport Festival in Grantown-On-Spey, organised by…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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: www.breathingspace.scot / 0800 83 85 87 Samaritans: 116 123 NHS 24 Mental Health Hub: 111 SHOUT: Text…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Highlands & Islands MSP meets with local mental health charity

Selfie of Emma in Skye As part of her busy summer recess schedule, Emma Roddick MSP recently visited the Skye…

4 years ago