{"id":217,"date":"2021-03-16T10:13:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T10:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/escld2020\/?p=217"},"modified":"2021-03-16T10:13:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T10:13:48","slug":"mental-health-information-and-support-samh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/escld2020\/2021\/03\/16\/mental-health-information-and-support-samh\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health information and support – SAMH"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At times over the last 12 months we will all have felt changes in our mental health and witnessed changes from those around us.<\/p>\n

SAMH (The Scottish Association for Mental Health) has a range of information and publications to help you support your own mental health and those around you by increasing knowledge, understanding and highlighting positive coping mechanisms. There are also a range of supports and services available at national level if you experience levels of distress.<\/p>\n

Depression<\/strong>
\nWhen does low mood become depression?
\nWe all feel low sometimes, but these feelings may become a problem if they’re interfering with your life, don’t go away after a few weeks or keep coming back.
\nSAMH\u2019s information covers what you need to know: samh.org.uk\/depression<\/a><\/p>\n

Anxiety<\/strong>
\nAnxiety is something we can all experience at times. It’s okay to feel this way but it’s important to remember that there’s lots of things we can do to look after ourselves.
\nSAMH\u2019s information guide covers what can help reduce anxiety to a manageable level: samh.org.uk\/documents\/SAMH_Understanding_Anxiety.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Stress<\/strong>
\nStress is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can become overwhelming and difficult to cope with.
\nSAMH\u2019s resource explains what might cause it and how it can affect you. It includes information about ways you can help yourself and how to get support: samh.org.uk\/stress<\/a><\/p>\n

5 Ways to Better Wellbeing<\/strong>
\nWe all have mental health, just as we have physical health, and it\u2019s important that we take the time to look after it.
\nEvidence suggests there are five ways to improve our mental wellbeing:
\n\u2022 Be active
\n\u2022 Connect
\n\u2022 Learn
\n\u2022 Give
\n\u2022 Take notice
\nFind out more: samh.org.uk\/documents\/5ways_Leaflet_digital.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Anger<\/strong>
\nWe all feel angry at times \u2013 it\u2019s part of being human. But anger becomes a problem when it gets out of control and harms you or others. SAMH\u2019s resource is full of practical suggestions as well as info on support available for you and your loved ones: samh.org.uk\/anger<\/a><\/p>\n

National Distress Brief Intervention Service<\/strong>
\nSince June 2020 third sector partners have been working closely with NHS24 to provide a national Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service. By calling 111 and accessing the NHS24 mental health hub any adult age 16 and over in Scotland has access to this service. The DBI programme is built on the vision of connected compassionate support with the national programme consisting of two parts, with part 1 supported by NHS24 to help ease any individual. If further support is required they are referred to the DBI service with a promise of contact within the next 24 hours to start providing support.
\nPart 2 is provided by commissioned and trained third sector staff who contact the person and provide problem solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported connections and signposting. Support is offered for up to 14 days.
\nCall NHS24 on 111 to access this service.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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