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ArtFull is a National Arts and Mental Health Initiative. Breathing Space is a free and confidential phoneline service for any individual, who is experiencing low mood or depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to. Choose Life is a national strategy and action plan to help prevent suicide in Scotland. Scotland's Mental Health First Aid is based on work pioneered in Australia which is now being rolled out across Scotland. The course is for everyone in Scotland, whoever they are and wherever they live and work.
See Me Campaign was launched in October 2002 to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health in Scotland. Well Scotland aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues and promote sharing of information, knowledge, research and training in mental health improvement. It also has a section on improving your mental health with top tips, personal stories, news, events and self help. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) is a self management tool developed by Mary Ellen Copeland. It is designed to help people experiencing mental health problems take control of their own recovery. Facilitators are working throughout Scotland. The tool is useful for everyone as a means of improving well being. |