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Change Mental Health @changemh_

We're fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. #TimeForChange

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When workplace wellbeing is separated from learning and development, mental health support arrives too late. Join our session at @scvotweet's The Gathering on embedding mental health into everyday practice. Sign up 👇 buff.ly/fhpCnVq
A picture of two women talking with Change Mental Health banner behind, logos of Change Mental Health and SCVO Gathering and text saying: From prevention to potential: building a learning culture for wellbeing Wednesday, 11th February 13:30 –14:30

ALT A picture of two women talking with Change Mental Health banner behind, logos of Change Mental Health and SCVO Gathering and text saying: From prevention to potential: building a learning culture for wellbeing Wednesday, 11th February 13:30 –14:30
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Organisations and charities all over are delivering real impact, but are they influencing? Our event at this year's @scvotweet The Gathering can show you how to embed effect policy and public affairs engagement into your organisation. Sign up 👇 buff.ly/9sEhjJi
picture of people talking during gathering, logo of Change Mental Health and the SCVO Gathering and text: Make change or be changed: investing in policy and public affairs Wednesday, 11 February 15:00 –16:15 #SCVOGathering2026

ALT picture of people talking during gathering, logo of Change Mental Health and the SCVO Gathering and text: Make change or be changed: investing in policy and public affairs Wednesday, 11 February 15:00 –16:15 #SCVOGathering2026
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We are so excited to become @EDI_Airport's charity partner! Thank you to Airport staff who voted for us. We cannot wait to get started! 🤝
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18 Dec 2025
🤝| Introducing our Charity Partner for 2026 and 2027. EDI will join forces with Change Mental Health for the next two years after the charity was chosen in an airport-wide staff vote. Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4qe2A4X
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🎉 Our 2024/25 Annual Report celebrates another year of increased reach and impact! We have supported a record number of people across Scotland in our 50 year history (10,535 people), with deeper partnerships, greater influencing and stronger, innovative services. 🧵
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✅ We've launched a new and exciting mental health training offer ✅ We've expanded our Community Link Worker service ✅ We've enhanced quality. Read more about it! 🔽 changemh.org/latest_news/ann…

2024/25 Annual Report is out - Change Mental Health

Annual Report 2024/25 highlights expanded services, strengthened quality and growing impact as Change Mental Health supports communities across Scotland.

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Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) has reached the milestone of 100,000 referrals 🎉 We recently celebrated the milestone in Perth along with partners, while realising the huge impact the initiative has had since it launched in 2016.
Two people holding a sign which says 100,000 referrals, Distress Brief Intervention. The screen in the background says the same.

ALT Two people holding a sign which says 100,000 referrals, Distress Brief Intervention. The screen in the background says the same.

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The initiative provides immediate, non-clinical support and a connected, compassionate response to those experiencing distress. Change Mental Health delivers the programme in Highland, Dumfries and Galloway, Argyll & Bute and Western Isles. changemh.org/dbi
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Carers Scotland@CarersScotland
20 Nov 2025
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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Kirkcaldy's Beveridge Park is now home to a new 'Take Some Breathing Space' bench! A new symbol of kindness, care and community, we were proud to launch it with @NHS24 Breathing Space & @FifeHSCP to show that mental health plays a significant part in everyday life.
From left, seated – Cllr. Lesley Backhouse and Nick Ward, CEO of Change Mental Health. Standing behind and around the bench (from left to right) are Cllr. Julie MacDougall in red, Cllr. Kathleen Leslie, Cllr. Ian Cameron, and Lisa-Jane Dock from NHS 24 Breathing Space, alongside local partners including members of Andy’s Men’s Club, staff from Gillespie Macandrew, and representatives from Fife Council, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, and NHS Fife.

ALT From left, seated – Cllr. Lesley Backhouse and Nick Ward, CEO of Change Mental Health. Standing behind and around the bench (from left to right) are Cllr. Julie MacDougall in red, Cllr. Kathleen Leslie, Cllr. Ian Cameron, and Lisa-Jane Dock from NHS 24 Breathing Space, alongside local partners including members of Andy’s Men’s Club, staff from Gillespie Macandrew, and representatives from Fife Council, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, and NHS Fife.

Bench says 'Take Some Breathing Space' with people behind talking

ALT Bench says 'Take Some Breathing Space' with people behind talking

Breathing Space Bench and key people behind the initiave from Breathing Space, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Change Mental Health and WRAAP

ALT Breathing Space Bench and key people behind the initiave from Breathing Space, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Change Mental Health and WRAAP

Attendees of the event in the park with Change branding in the background

ALT Attendees of the event in the park with Change branding in the background

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Read more here 👇 changemh.org/latest_news/bre…

New Take Some Breathing Space bench in Kirkcaldy

Change Mental Health, NHS 24 and Fife Health and Social Care Partnership unveiled a new Take Some Breathing Space bench in Kirkcaldy's Beveridge Park.

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We have been delivering DBI to children and young people in Highland. @scotgov 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. 🧵
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We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people. Read the report below (with thanks to @StirUni, @NatCen & Children in Scotland) 👇 dbi.scot/news/independent-ev…

Independent evaluation of under 18s elements of DBI programme – report published - Distress Brief...

Picture: Front cover of the Evaluation of the Under 18s Elements of Distress Brief Intervention Report The Scottish Government has now published the report of the independent evaluation elements of...

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It's Stress Awareness Week. Let us help you lead the way. Our training can make all the difference. Something you can take to your community or workplace. Courses are coming up. Get involved 👇 changemh.org/mental-health-t…
A leaflet that has two animated characters in pink and blue. The leaflet says Mental Health Training: build a mentally healthy workplace with our expert-led training that makes a difference. Help your team build confidence, strengthen culture and support better mental health at work.

ALT A leaflet that has two animated characters in pink and blue. The leaflet says Mental Health Training: build a mentally healthy workplace with our expert-led training that makes a difference. Help your team build confidence, strengthen culture and support better mental health at work.
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High stress has become the norm, with rising burnout rates pushing people to leave their roles. Chronic pressure keeps the brain in alert mode, reducing focus and empathy. In our latest insight, Sarah Noon shows how neuroscience can help leaders build healthier teams.
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ALT Sarah Noon during the presentation about stress and burnout

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Read more from Sarah and share if you found it useful 👇 changemh.org/insight/from-st…

From stress to strength: The neuroscience behind burnout

Explore how chronic stress reshapes the brain and what leaders can do to prevent burnout, promote recovery and create psychologically safe workplaces.

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At the European Rural Parliament in Inverurie last week, we made it Europe's business to tackle rural mental health. With 40 countries present, we ran a wellbeing study (thanks to The Haven, @ScotRuralAction) and endorsed a declaration. Read more 👇 changemh.org/latest_news/put…

Rural mental health at the top of the European policy agenda

Change Mental Health joined rural leaders at the European Rural Parliament to push for stronger mental health support across Europe’s rural communities.

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We're making sure that mental health is at the top of the political agenda. A successful Autumn visiting @theSNP, @scottishgreens & @scotlibdems conferences, but more needs to be done. Change needs to happen and it can happen: through commitment, collaboration and advocacy.
Team of Change Mental Health with Nicola Sturgeon

ALT Team of Change Mental Health with Nicola Sturgeon

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You can also join the conversation at the next National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum seminar. Together with @ScotRuralAction, we’ll be sharing reflections from our European Rural Parliament session on crisis support in rural Europe 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-…

National Rural & Islands Mental Health Forum

National Rural & Islands Mental Health Forum

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Change Mental Health retweeted
Scottish Recovery Network@ScotRecoveryNet
16 Oct 2025
It's #GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay🎉 To mark the day we're sharing a series of short films w/ important insights from peer leaders. We asked Callum, Peer Worker @changemh_ ... What kind of support do peer leaders need? #GPSCD #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #Recovery
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Change Mental Health retweeted
Army Benevolent Fund
@ArmyBenFund
10 Oct 2025
Today is World Mental Health Day 💚 The ABF is keen to promote and enable better mental health and wellbeing so that soldiers, veterans and their immediate families can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. This year, we’re highlighting some of the incredible organisations we’re proud to fund: ⭐@changemh_ and its Veterans’ Community Café. ⭐@thenotforgotten , supporting veterans living with injury, illness, and isolation. ⭐ Bay Veterans Association, creating a safe community hub for veterans. ⭐Gwennili Trust, offering sailing opportunities that restore wellbeing and confidence. Find out more: armybenevolentfund.org/marki… #WorldMentalHealthDay #ForSoldiersForLife
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