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4th December 2019

2020 You Matter, We Care campaign

'You Matter, We Care' is a campaign led by Breathing Space, to highlight the benefits kindness and positive relationships can have on our mental wellbeing. Making positive emotional connections with others allows us to learn more about ourselves and the wider world but also helps us to more readily notice signs of distress in others and take action. Campaign materials We'd love you to spread the #YouMatterWeCare message, see below for free posters, booklets, articles and images for social media....

'You Matter, We Care' is a campaign led by Breathing Space, to highlight the benefits kindness and positive relationships can have on our mental wellbeing. Making positive emotional connections with others allows us to learn more about ourselves and the wider world but also helps us to more readily notice signs of distress in others and take action. Campaign materials We'd love you to spread the #YouMatterWeCare message, see below for free posters, booklets, articles and images for social media....

25th November 2019

New 2020 Calendar

Our popular Breathing Space desk calendar has arrived! To request your free copy while stocks last, email: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk      

Our popular Breathing Space desk calendar has arrived! To request your free copy while stocks last, email: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk      

5th November 2019

Managing stress in the workplace

National Stress Awareness Day takes place on the first Wednesday in November each year The mental health charity Mind have developed some resources to help start conversations about stress in the workplace. It can make a huge difference sharing how you're feeling with friends and colleagues, and may help you get some advice or be able to support other colleagues who need help.   Further information and support about managing stress can be found here: Struggling with stress? [external link] ...

National Stress Awareness Day takes place on the first Wednesday in November each year The mental health charity Mind have developed some resources to help start conversations about stress in the workplace. It can make a huge difference sharing how you're feeling with friends and colleagues, and may help you get some advice or be able to support other colleagues who need help.   Further information and support about managing stress can be found here: Struggling with stress? [external link] ...

31st October 2019

Glasgow City FC defy the odds

Glasgow City FC, Scotland's top Women's Football Team, defied the odds to progress to the last 8 of the UEFA Women's Champions league The team, who are partnered with Breathing Space, have shown great resilience to become the most successful scottish team in Europe. Tony McLaren, Breathing Space National Coordinator, said "It's fantastic to see these young players doing so well. They are excellent ambassadors for Breathing Space, setting an example about the importance of looking after your me...

Glasgow City FC, Scotland's top Women's Football Team, defied the odds to progress to the last 8 of the UEFA Women's Champions league The team, who are partnered with Breathing Space, have shown great resilience to become the most successful scottish team in Europe. Tony McLaren, Breathing Space National Coordinator, said "It's fantastic to see these young players doing so well. They are excellent ambassadors for Breathing Space, setting an example about the importance of looking after your me...

24th September 2019

#Nostigma Short Film

Short film explores the stigma around poor mental health and how talking about how you feel is not a weakness.     The Grangemouth Contractors Safety Alliance (GCSA) worked alongside Forth Valley College to produce this award winning short film. If you're feeling low, stressed, or anxious, speak to our advisors at Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.    

Short film explores the stigma around poor mental health and how talking about how you feel is not a weakness.     The Grangemouth Contractors Safety Alliance (GCSA) worked alongside Forth Valley College to produce this award winning short film. If you're feeling low, stressed, or anxious, speak to our advisors at Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.    

5th September 2019

World Suicide Prevention Week 2019

Suicide Prevention Week (SPW) takes place from Mon 9 to Sun 15 September 2019. This year’s theme is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’. Suicide remains a leading cause of early death in Scotland. Suicide is everyone's business and we must continue our efforts to support people when they are in distress. The animation below explores the issue of suicide, including statistics and facts about suicide in Scotland. It helps learners understand the signs that people may be thinking about suic...

Suicide Prevention Week (SPW) takes place from Mon 9 to Sun 15 September 2019. This year’s theme is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’. Suicide remains a leading cause of early death in Scotland. Suicide is everyone's business and we must continue our efforts to support people when they are in distress. The animation below explores the issue of suicide, including statistics and facts about suicide in Scotland. It helps learners understand the signs that people may be thinking about suic...

11th August 2019

Tackling mental health awareness

Breathing Space and Newmains United FC will work together for a third consecutive season to raise awareness of mental health issues Lisa-Jane Dock, Breathing Space National Development Officer, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Newmains United FC. “The club has shown a real desire to improve mental wellbeing both at the club and in the wider community. “We are committed to working together to raise awareness of the support Breathing Space and other organisations ca...

Breathing Space and Newmains United FC will work together for a third consecutive season to raise awareness of mental health issues Lisa-Jane Dock, Breathing Space National Development Officer, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Newmains United FC. “The club has shown a real desire to improve mental wellbeing both at the club and in the wider community. “We are committed to working together to raise awareness of the support Breathing Space and other organisations ca...

30th July 2019

New bench at the University of Edinburgh

A new Breathing Space bench was unveiled at Pollock Halls campus in the grounds of the University of Edinburgh Staff from the Accomodation, Catering and Events department of the University raised a fantastic £2000 for Breathing Space. A welcoming space was created at the campus for staff and students to take some 'breathing space' for better mental wellbeing.    Many of us have or will know someone who has suffered from anxiety, depression or low mood and have had that feeling of emptiness ...

A new Breathing Space bench was unveiled at Pollock Halls campus in the grounds of the University of Edinburgh Staff from the Accomodation, Catering and Events department of the University raised a fantastic £2000 for Breathing Space. A welcoming space was created at the campus for staff and students to take some 'breathing space' for better mental wellbeing.    Many of us have or will know someone who has suffered from anxiety, depression or low mood and have had that feeling of emptiness ...

16th April 2019

Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

This May is Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation They are a UK mental health charity working towards a world with good mental health for all. The theme for 2019 is Body Image - how we think and feel about our bodies. If you would like to get involved you can download your free supporter pack and support the week in the following ways: Get involved online, social media graphics are available to download Take part in the #BeBodyKind challenge and use the hasht...

This May is Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation They are a UK mental health charity working towards a world with good mental health for all. The theme for 2019 is Body Image - how we think and feel about our bodies. If you would like to get involved you can download your free supporter pack and support the week in the following ways: Get involved online, social media graphics are available to download Take part in the #BeBodyKind challenge and use the hasht...

14th March 2019

Breathing Space Bench Unveiled at Strathclyde

Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey has unveiled a special ‘Breathing Space’ bench at the University of Strathclyde – the first to be sited on a Scottish campus A welcoming space for the bench has been created within the Glasgow city centre campus, as the University lends its support to the 'You Matter, We Care' mental wellbeing campaign to promote kindness and everyday positive relationships. Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey said: “Mental health is everyone’s business so I welcom...

Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey has unveiled a special ‘Breathing Space’ bench at the University of Strathclyde – the first to be sited on a Scottish campus A welcoming space for the bench has been created within the Glasgow city centre campus, as the University lends its support to the 'You Matter, We Care' mental wellbeing campaign to promote kindness and everyday positive relationships. Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey said: “Mental health is everyone’s business so I welcom...

4th March 2019

Campaign to end gender based violence

1 in 4 female students experience unwanted sexual attention during their studies Colleges and universities want to encourage students, and staff, to make a disclosure if they experience gender based violence, and to feel confident that they will be supported. From autumn last year every member of staff working in Scotland's colleges and universities will be given a card to carry which lists the national, specialist support services for gender based violence and the support services provided by...

1 in 4 female students experience unwanted sexual attention during their studies Colleges and universities want to encourage students, and staff, to make a disclosure if they experience gender based violence, and to feel confident that they will be supported. From autumn last year every member of staff working in Scotland's colleges and universities will be given a card to carry which lists the national, specialist support services for gender based violence and the support services provided by...

5th February 2019

Exhibition by Paisley artist

An artist from Paisley who had a solo exhibition in the Paisley Art Centre last year as part of the Scottish Mental Health Art Festival, is now displaying a new collection at Blend Coffee Shop in Paisley. Mandi Cowan's new 'Insight Collection' features hand drawn and painted canvas's inspired by iconic and beautiful buildings in Paisley. Mandi has autism along with complex mental health problems and finds art a great therapeutic escape. You may have seen the mural in Lawn Street Paisley, 'An...

An artist from Paisley who had a solo exhibition in the Paisley Art Centre last year as part of the Scottish Mental Health Art Festival, is now displaying a new collection at Blend Coffee Shop in Paisley. Mandi Cowan's new 'Insight Collection' features hand drawn and painted canvas's inspired by iconic and beautiful buildings in Paisley. Mandi has autism along with complex mental health problems and finds art a great therapeutic escape. You may have seen the mural in Lawn Street Paisley, 'An...

1st February 2019

Breathing Space Day

  Today is Breathing Space Day, Scotland's annual mental wellbeing awareness day. This year's new theme, 'You Matter, We Care', was launched at Scotland's Rural College in Dumfries. Scotland is known as one of the friendliest countries in the world, famed for our warmth of welcome. Breathing Space is encouraging Scots to live up to this reputation, and look out for others. Tony McLaren, National Coordinator of Breathing Space, said: "We receive many calls to our helpline from people who a...

  Today is Breathing Space Day, Scotland's annual mental wellbeing awareness day. This year's new theme, 'You Matter, We Care', was launched at Scotland's Rural College in Dumfries. Scotland is known as one of the friendliest countries in the world, famed for our warmth of welcome. Breathing Space is encouraging Scots to live up to this reputation, and look out for others. Tony McLaren, National Coordinator of Breathing Space, said: "We receive many calls to our helpline from people who a...