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Scotland’s national mental health charity 🧡 SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health. At SAMH we believe there is no health without mental health.

One in four people in Scotland will have a mental health problem at some point in their life. This means that you may know someone with a mental health problem, or maybe you're worried about your own mental health. We're here to provide help, information and support; to campaign on behalf of people with mental health problems and to raise money to fund our vital work. We're here for everyone, and we're here for you. SAMH is Scotland's leading mental health charity

01/11/2026

Parenting a young person? Keep reading 👀

We're starting a free 12-session programme to help parents and caregivers take on the tricky teenage years together.

In a group space, we'll chat about how to take care of your own wellbeing and strengthen your relationship with your young person - especially when things get stressful or challenging.

The course is delivered by our friends at Mellow Parenting and takes place every Wednesday at 1pm at The Nook in Glasgow.

The programme is open to parents/caregivers of children 11 and over, and is designed to be a supportive space which focuses on your strengths 🧡

Sign-up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mellow-caring-for-young-people-at-the-nook-tickets-2000575863261?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

31/10/2026

📅 Here's a round-up of just a few of our free events at The Nook in Aberdeen and Glasgow this November!

Free events at The Aberdeen Nook include a women-led bike ride, a dream board workshop and an LGBTQIA+ Community Cafe. There is also practical support available through an Understanding Stress workshop and a session for carers on supporting children and young people affected by bullying.

In Glasgow, we're launching a new 12-week Mellow Parenting programme to support parents and carers, alongside the welcome return of our Men's Groups. We're also delighted to welcome Scottish Women and Girls in Sport for a takeover day on 4 November 🎉

You can explore all of our free events on our website. Simply navigate to your chosen Nook to find out more 👉https://www.samh.org.uk/about-us/the-nook

Cycling UK Mellow Parenting

30/10/2026

Ready to go the distance for mental health?

Registration for Kiltwalk 2027 is officially open, and we'd love you to join .

Whether you're taking on your first Kiltwalk or returning for another year, every mile walked and every pound raised helps support our work in communities across Scotland.

Get your free registration code using this link: https://ow.ly/Ba9B5102aVm

Let's walk together for better mental health in 2027.

27/10/2026

"My feeling about success is different. I'm still alive!" 🧡

Susan, who is a carer living with depression and anxiety, discovered SAMH's Redhall Walled Garden after a chance encounter walking up the water of Leith.

The team at Redhall have helped Susan tackle her 'life laundry' - such as navigating systems to get her free bus pass - as well as giving her a place to relax, grow her own vegetables and meet others.

The garden is open for visitors Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm at 97 Lanark Road, Edinburgh 🧡

25/10/2026

SAMH Presents: Santa's Cinema Club 🎅

Join us on Sunday 6 December at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa for a festive family outing with a private screening of either The Muppet Christmas Carol or The Polar Express.

Before the film, children will get to meet Santa and his elf, hand over their Christmas letter, and receive a gift and a special 'Nice List' certificate. Tickets also include popcorn!

Ticket prices:*
• Child: £15
• Adult: £10

Screening times:
• The Muppet Christmas Carol, 10:00am
• The Polar Express, 1:00pm

All proceeds will go towards supporting the work of SAMH across Scotland.

🎟️ Visit our Eventbrite to book: https://ow.ly/LBab510072j

*not including booking fee

23/10/2026

The Nook is officially one! 🥳

We celebrated our colleagues and volunteers who open the doors every day, seven days a week, to make sure there's a safe space ready for anyone who needs to chat 🧡

Since we opened on this day in 2025, we've welcomed over 10,000 people across both our Nooks. We're also offering more than ever before, with a busy event calendar filled with conversation cafes, art clubs, film showings and more.

2026 was a huge year for The Nook as we opened in Aberdeen, and we're so excited for 2027 as we open in Edinburgh next!

19/10/2026

Fundraising doesn't always mean running a marathon or taking on a big challenge 🏃

There are plenty of small, simple ways to support SAMH through the things you're already doing. Take a look at five easy fundraising ideas and see which one works for you 🧡

Find out more 👉 samh.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/everyday

16/10/2026

Ahead of World Menopause Day, Elaine, who runs our Menopause Café at the Glasgow Nook, shares some advice on where to start when navigating this stage of life.

Remember: you are not your symptoms, even when they feel overwhelming. 🧡

This is a wee message of support and encouragement. Menopause is part of your story, but it doesn't define who you are.

You are, and always, will be your fabulous self.

14/10/2026

What do the latest Scottish Government plans mean for mental health?

Craig Smith, our Public Affairs and Policy Manager, reflects on the Programme for Government: from prioritising prevention and community-based care to wide-reaching health and social care reforms.

Read more: https://www.samh.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/what-do-scottish-government-plans-mean-for-mental-health

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, a conversation could make all the difference. Here are four things we'd like you to know:

- When supporting someone else, you aren’t responsible for fixing everything. In fact, simply listening carefully when someone needs to talk can be the most helpful thing to do.

- Talking about su***de does not give someone the idea. If you’re worried someone is thinking about su***de, ask them.

- When supporting others, use open questions that need more than a yes or no answer. Instead of asking someone if they have had a bad week, ask them ‘what’s been going on this week?’

- Our Nooks are open all weekend to anyone aged 10+. The Nook in Glasgow is open 10am - 4pm, and The Nook in Aberdeen is open 10am - 5pm.

Address

Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G11UZ

Telephone

+441415301000

Website

http://www.samh.org.uk/

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