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Change Mental Health

@changemh.org

Mental health charity fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. It's #TimeForChange 🔗 www.changemh.org

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Carers Scotland@carersscotland.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Today we publish “State of Caring: The Cost of Caring in Scotland 2025”, painting a troubling picture for Scotland’s 627,000 unpaid carers, with significant costs to their financial security, health, employment and opportunities.

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · 11mo ago

We have been delivering DBI to children and young people in Highland. Scottish Government have published an independent evaluation on this pilot, stating that DBI can be an effective intervention to reducing distress and offering compassionate help for this group. 🧵

Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

Today's data from National Records of Scotland has revealed 704 probable suicides in 2024, a 11% decrease from the previous year. While we welcome this reduction, there is still a lot more to do in Scotland. Read our statement below in the graphics.

“Today’s news of an 11% decrease in the numbers of probable suicides in Scotland is good news. “That number represents dozens of people still alive today who might not have been in years past. This is a testament to the incredible work happening on suicide prevention across Scotland. “We should celebrate but we also must remember that there is still a lot more to do. “Far too many people still take their lives by suicide and every death in this way is a preventable tragedy. We need to remember the impact that such deaths can have on friends, families and communities. “There needs to be continued funding and support for Scotland’s suicide prevention strategy, of which Change Mental Health is proud to be one of the outcome leads for, and we must ensure that people get the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works for them.” Nick Ward, CEO, Change Mental Health.
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

Scotland is in a mental health emergency. Scotland's Mental Health Partnership, with 17 organisations, has launched its manifesto today, calling for urgent investment and early intervention & prevention. The time for talking is over. It's time for action. Read the full manifesto 👇 www.smhp.scot

Blue background with white circle that says within it, "Mental health partnership manifesto calls for urgent action." Scotland's Mental Health Partnership logo at the bottom right.
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

We are relieved that our services in Edinburgh, including our Stafford Centre, are safeguarded for now. Today's decision by the EIJB means we will be involved in a recommissioning process, but there is work to be done to ensure better collaboration equals better outcomes. Read our statement 👇

Statement on community mental health decision by EIJB

While services are safeguarded for now, the EIJB need to ensure there's better collaboration to create better outcomes for community mental health in Edinburgh.

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

Some children and young people are waiting over 1000 days for mental health support. This isn't good enough. We need to change the way we think about how we support children and young people with their mental health. Read the response from our CEO, Nick Ward 👇

Pink background, Change Mental Health logo at the top right. Quote mark above text. "Children and young people are still not getting the support they need and when they need it. We still want a future where they aren’t put on waiting lists and instead accessing early intervention, community-based support that stops poor mental health from escalating."Pink background, Change Mental Health logo at the top right. “But waiting over 1000 days for support is completely unacceptable and there needs to be targeted action from the Scottish Government to stop this from happening. “Wherever children and young people are in Scotland, they deserve timely, high quality support. We know there are other options, such as funding third sector organisations to intervene and support early, meaning children and young people don’t need to access CAMHS. We just need local and national government to fund them.” White shape at the bottom right. Text within says 'Nick Ward, CEO, Change Mental Health
Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland@ccpscotland.bsky.social · last yr.

Read the open letter to the First Minister & key calls: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/action-needed-now-to-avert-health-and-social-care-crisis-in-scotland-sector-leaders-urge-first-minister-in-open-letter/ @r-cackett.bsky.social @crossreach.bsky.social @thistlefoundation.bsky.social @changemh.org

‘Action needed now to avert health and social care crisis in Scotland’, sector leaders urge First Minister in open letter | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

🌡️ With highs of 25°c this weekend, hotter weather can be exciting but it's important to stay safe. Certain medication means your body might not regulate heat well. Stay cool, drink water and find shade. But most importantly, try and enjoy it!

Change Mental Health logo at the top right with a yellow background. Sun icon in pink in the middle. Text reads: "There's some hot weather at the moment. Stay cool and hydrated, self-care is important and get support if needed."
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

🪧 The National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum impact report is out! With a membership of around 300 organisations and an outreach to over 500,000 people across rural and island communities, the Forum is called "invaluable" and "necessary". Read the impact report 👇 www.changemh.org/forum

“If the Forum didn’t exist, we would have to create it just to be able to effectively consult with people in rural and island parts of Scotland.” Graphic in the bottom half features three people next to a sign that says 'National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum'.“The National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum is an extremely informative, beneficial and connecting resource, to enable a wide range of organisations that work with rural communities to come together and review the needs of communities. “It is a great resource for RSABI to have,to find ways to support those in rural and island communities.” Josie Barclay, RSABI“The National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum has been a great place to meet with those invested in wellbeing within the rural environment of Scotland. “It has helped us connect with partners outwith the agricultural community we weren’t aware of and it has a created a platform for sharing best practice, sharing success stories and shining a light on unique challenges within the sector and rural societies.” Alix Ritchie, Farmstrong Scotland“Presenting at the National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum provided us with the opportunity to engage with other charities and organisations in rural Scotland, increasing our connections and our understanding of rural issues in relation to mental health. “By collaborating through the Forum, we have a greater understanding of these issues and we are now building this into our campaigning and advocacy work.” Sarah Tilsted & Tom O'Connor, The Patients Association
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

We are encouraged to see prevention at the heart of the Scottish Government's fiscal and policy agenda. But we need to see local delivery meet national ambition. That means starting in Edinburgh by cancelling the proposed cuts to community mental health services by the EIJB.

“We are encouraged to see prevention at the heart of the Scottish Government’s fiscal and policy agenda moving forward. The benefits to both lives and budgets if crisis can be avoided are obvious. We desperately need to heed the call of the Christie Commission 14 years later, and finally see wholescale system shift towards preventing social ills in the first place. “We need to see local delivery meet national ambition: starting right here in Edinburgh, with the cancellation of proposed cuts to community mental health services by the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board.” Nick Ward, CEO, Change Mental Health
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

A fantastic first day at the Royal Highland Show with our very colourful stand 🎪 We're here all weekend until Sunday talking about rural and islands mental health, training and how you can make it everyone's business to tackle mental health. Join us on 7th Avenue. Let's chat 💬

Three people next to a pop-out banner that says 'national rural and islands mental health forum'Six people inside and outside a colourful Change Mental Health gazebo in pink and yellow and some people holding signs.
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

In a world that rarely slows down, yoga offers more than just movement. Through shared rituals, quiet reflection and playful classes, it creates space to breathe, belong and reset. Learn from our friends at Tribe Yoga how belonging supports mental health 👇

Belonging on the mat: Community and mental health with TRIBE Yoga - Change Mental Health

From everyday routines to intentional reflection, we explore with Tribe Yoga how meaningful moments of connection can support emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. All you need is time, compassion and the willingness to connect. This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the listeners, the doers and anyone who’s made space for someone else. Read more and contribute today 👇

Volunteers' Week - Change Mental Health

From the 3rd June to 9th June 2024, we celebrate Volunteers’ Week. During this week, we take the opportunity to highlight the great work of volunteers within the community.

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

We are pleased that the EIJB seemed to listen at the Thrive public meeting on Monday, pushing back their decision to August. Now we need the EIJB to work and engage with the third sector to find solutions that will not leave some of the most vulnerable people behind.

Decision on third sector spending cuts pushed back until August as dozens of charities hang in balance  - Deadline News

FOLLOWING a public meeting discussing proposed cuts to Edinburgh’s third sector, decisions have been pushed back to August this year.

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Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

"It is quite literally life-saving... there could be suicides, because people have nowhere else to go." The Thrive Collective came together at a public meeting yesterday to show that cutting community mental health services in Edinburgh is a false economy. Let Edinburgh Thrive.

Someone talking into a microphone with four panel members next to him.A man talking at a lectern with a presentation in the background that says Let Edinburgh Thrive.Four people at a panel with one person talking.A member of the crowd asking a question into the microphone.
Change Mental Health@changemh.org · last yr.

Our pioneering partnership with @kingdomhousing.bsky.social was spotlighted in @ihmanagement.bsky.social 📰 The service supports tenants to have better mental health outcomes and live independently through holistic, person-centred support. Read more 👇

How can a specialist mental health worker help residents?

A Scottish housing association has hired mental health specialist Isla Aitchison to tackle a worrying decline in tenants’ mental health post-COVID.

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Nick Ward@nickmward.bsky.social · last yr.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Today I have an op ed in the Edinburgh Evening News calling on a better way forward with funding for community mental health services in the capital: all of which are under threat. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

EIJB mental health support cuts are a fatally flawed plan - Nick Ward

It was never meant to be this way. The integration of Health and Social Care was meant to be about more joined-up thinking: investing in making a difference earlier by ensuring that people get the sup...

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