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22nd December 2020

Stunning mural at Glasgow Central Station

A mural raising awareness of mental health support services in Scotland has been unveiled at Glasgow Central station Measuring over 10 metres in length and designed by contemporary street artist Sam Bates, aka 'Smug', the mural was commissioned by Network Rail in partnership with Samaritans and Breathing Space to signpost to support for those struggling with the pressures of Christmas and the pandemic. Drew Burns, Network Rail station manager, said: “Having the opportunity to build upon our str...

A mural raising awareness of mental health support services in Scotland has been unveiled at Glasgow Central station Measuring over 10 metres in length and designed by contemporary street artist Sam Bates, aka 'Smug', the mural was commissioned by Network Rail in partnership with Samaritans and Breathing Space to signpost to support for those struggling with the pressures of Christmas and the pandemic. Drew Burns, Network Rail station manager, said: “Having the opportunity to build upon our str...
17th November 2020

Hearing the voices of men in the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders Joint Health Improvement Team, together with local mental health charity Health in Mind, want to hear from you. The survey below aims to understand men's experiences of mental health within the Scottish Borders with a view to using these to help shape and improve opportunities, support and access to the right things at the right time. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes to complete, you can complete the survey anonymously and skip any questions you don't want to answer or that a...

The Scottish Borders Joint Health Improvement Team, together with local mental health charity Health in Mind, want to hear from you. The survey below aims to understand men's experiences of mental health within the Scottish Borders with a view to using these to help shape and improve opportunities, support and access to the right things at the right time. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes to complete, you can complete the survey anonymously and skip any questions you don't want to answer or that a...
11th November 2020

Be Kind, Reach Out, Coorie In

Breathing Space are really please to be a part of the Be Kind, Reach Out, Coorie In campaign. Let’s keep kindness alive this winter! The Eden Project Communities have recognised that this winter is going to be a stange one but that kindness and community spirit will get us through it. Kindness Let's be kind to ourselves and each other - find out how your kindness can support your famly, neighbours and community. Mental health Everyone needs support sometimes - if you're struggling reach out to f...

Breathing Space are really please to be a part of the Be Kind, Reach Out, Coorie In campaign. Let’s keep kindness alive this winter! The Eden Project Communities have recognised that this winter is going to be a stange one but that kindness and community spirit will get us through it. Kindness Let's be kind to ourselves and each other - find out how your kindness can support your famly, neighbours and community. Mental health Everyone needs support sometimes - if you're struggling reach out to f...
4th November 2020

Leaflets, posters, booklets

A number of electronic resources are available to download from this page or you can order free printed copies by emailing breathingspaceresources@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk.   Service resources Breathing Space Leaflet [A5, 577KB PDF] Breathing Space Poster [A4, 205KB PDF] You Matter, We Care Campaign resources 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. We'd love you to spread the #YouMatterWe...

A number of electronic resources are available to download from this page or you can order free printed copies by emailing breathingspaceresources@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk.   Service resources Breathing Space Leaflet [A5, 577KB PDF] Breathing Space Poster [A4, 205KB PDF] You Matter, We Care Campaign resources 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. We'd love you to spread the #YouMatterWe...
8th September 2020

New booklet available now!

Following our popular 'The Little Book of Brighter Days', we're delighted to introduce our next little booklet in the series. As part of Breathing Space's 'You Matter, We Care' campaign, our new booklet is all about promoting kindness for better mental wellbeing. 'The Little Book of Caring Ways' explores the importance of maintaining good relationships and connections with others and how compassion, appreciation, random acts of kindness and empowerment can help us on this journey. The booklet hi...

Following our popular 'The Little Book of Brighter Days', we're delighted to introduce our next little booklet in the series. As part of Breathing Space's 'You Matter, We Care' campaign, our new booklet is all about promoting kindness for better mental wellbeing. 'The Little Book of Caring Ways' explores the importance of maintaining good relationships and connections with others and how compassion, appreciation, random acts of kindness and empowerment can help us on this journey. The booklet hi...