It’s a fact. Mental health affects every single one of us and it impacts almost every area of our lives. Our mental health and wellbeing influence how we feel, act and think and can have an impact on our relationships with others – positive or negative.
Scotland has a mental health crisis affecting more people each year. Suicide exists everyday, having catastrophic effects on the victim and their loved ones.
Unfortunately the Highlands hold the record of having one of the highest rate of suicide in Scotland, second only to Orkney. Yet the number of beds and funding for patients have fallen and Highland has the longest waiting list times for NHS treatment in Scotland.
We are the largest mental health charity based in Highland that’s leading this fight with a record of innovative approaches to tackling mental health like no other.
It’s normal for many people to experience problems with their mental health at some point in their lives. Whether it’s feeling stressed, depressed or dealing with a traumatic experience or the loss of a loved one, mental ill-health can affect anyone, regardless of their age or situation.
At Centred, we believe that understanding mental health conditions – and the wide range of symptoms people can experience – is key to recovery. It’s also important that people realise that the effects of mental ill-health are entirely normal and treatable.
The good news is that more people are understanding and accepting of mental health conditions in the same way as physical illnesses. Society is now breaking down the stigma and the shame attached to mental illness. Here’s some key information about mental health with the aim of helping more people on their journey to wellbeing. Check out our sections on: