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The post Christmas period and subsequent winter months can be a time when debt, loneliness, relationship breakdowns, family tension, grief and the bad weather can snowball into an overwhelming sense of anxiety or inadequacy. Tony McLaren, Breathing Space National Coordinator, said: "Calls to Breathing Space usually increase after the festive period and going into January and February. It's important that people pick up the phone and talk through any concerns they have. Speaking to someone about ...
The festive period represents the most significant time of the year for increased reports of domestic abuse incidents. Police Scotland's Domestic Abuse Campaign proactively targets perpetrators of domestic abuse to reduce the number of domestic incidents during the festive period and to also encourage reporting of abuse. If you have been affected by any of these issues, speak to an Advisor at Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.
Breathing Space Day encourages everyone in Scotland to take some time out to look after their mental wellbeing. For 2015 our theme is 'Stay Connected' and promotes the benefits of keeping in touch with friends, family and loved ones. Whether it's phoning a relative, making time for a friend, or chatting with a neighbour over a coffee, evidence shows that good relationships with friends, family or the wider community are important for good mental wellbeing. Maintaining and building social connec...
The Winter Solstice on 21st December marks the shortest day of the year. The amount of sunlight we get can affect our mood, energy levels, sex drive and appetite. If you feel less sociable and down in the winter months, you may be affected by a condition know as the winter blues. More severe depressive symptoms linked to changes in daylight are known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).Here are our 3 top tips for beating the winter blues: 1. Get active – exercise can help; a walk for an hour at...
The aim of this study, which has been developed by the School of Psychology at the University of Dundee, is to help identify key reasons why middle aged men are at risk with depression. The research hopes to aid health professionals in better diagnosis and understanding of men’s experiences with depression and in doing so help reduce the stigma that surrounds men discussing their concerns over their mental wellbeing. In order to participate, the study is aimed at men aged 35-58 years old with ex...
Our partners Deafblind Scotland will be raising awareness and funds to support deafblind adults in Scotland through their annual Santa Dash. The dash takes place on 14th December at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie. A Christmas Fayre and tree light switch-on will be taking place, with the option of participating in a 5km or 1km run. It's a great way to get some exercise in the lead up to Christmas and support a worthwhile cause.
It's World AIDS day on 1st December, an opportunity for people to raise awareness and fundraise for the 100,000 people in the UK currently living with HIV. Mental health difficulties, including emotional distress, depression and anxiety are more likely to be experienced by people living with HIV. Support from other people, whether from family, friends or professional help, can make a huge difference to someone's life.
The hugely successful Movember campaign is coming to a close again this year. In addition to raising awareness and funds for important causes such as prostate and testicular cancer, the campaign is highlighting the importance of mental, in addition to physical, health. As mental health problems in men can often go undetected or untreated, the Movember campaign is encouraging men to talk about what they are going through. If you require emotional support you can speak to a Breathing Space advisor...
Throughout the country events are organized by Prison Chaplains and local Churches seeking to engage in discussion with community groups and representatives about matters that concern prisoners, victims of crime and all who care. In Scotland, Prisoners Week was organized initially as part of the work of the Joint Prisons Chaplaincies Board. Now it is through an ad hoc ecumenical Planning Group. This year the group comprises; Chaplains, Chaplaincy Advisers and representatives from Faith in Throug...
Anyone can feel stressed from time to time - it’s a normal and common feeling. It’s when we continue to feel anxious, or when worrying thoughts cause sleeplessness, that stress can become a problem. It’s National Stress Awareness Day on Wednesday 5th November. If stress is a problem for you, and you would like some help to bring balance back to your life, visit the Steps for Stress website for tips and a free relaxation CD.
If you’re affected by cancer, you want to know there’s always someone you can turn to for help who can answer your questions, whatever they may be. If you are struggling to cope emotionally with cancer, or you need to talk about how you are feeling, the Macmillan Breathing Space Partnership is here to offer free, confidential, out-of-hours phone support. Breathing Space are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing emotional su...
It's Scottish Mental Health Awareness Week on 6th-12th October, with World Mental Health Day taking place on 10th October. This year's topic for World Mental Health Day is 'Living with Schizophrenia'. You can find out more from the Mental Health Foundation. Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, which is now in its eighth year, will be taking place throughout October (1st-19th). The festival promotes positive mental health and wellbeing w...
Like last year, Breathing Space/ Living Life will be entering a team in the ride. If you are interested in joining email: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk Ride details: Start time: 7:30am (8:00-8:30 for the team), Glasgow Green Price: Adults - £26, concessions - £16. Transport is an additional £16. Joining the team means: you will receive a Team T-shirt to raise awareness on the ride about Breathing Space/ Living Life you have the option of meeting up with the team throughout the day for some...
What is Living Life? Living Life is a free appointment-based phone service for anyone aged 16 and over experiencing low mood, mild/moderate depression and/or anxiety. Living Life is based on a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach and offers two types of telephone support: 1. Guided Self-helpSelf help Coaches guide individuals through self-help workbooks, to help them understand some of the reasons why they are feeling low or anxious. 2. Cognitive Behavioural TherapyTherapists support in...
Breathing Space and Samaritans helplines have teamed up to turn the spotlight on the support available to Scots who are feeling down. Tony McLaren (Breathing Space/ Living Life National Coordinator) and Andrew Sim (Samaritans’ Executive Director for Scotland), will be cycling 600 miles across Scotland, visiting as many Samaritans Branches and Mental Health Support Centres as they can over seven days. As well as promoting the work of Samaritans and Breathing Space, the bike ride aims to highligh...
At the start of the Cycle
Join us at the Men’s 10K Festival on 14th-15th June (Father’s day weekend)! The festival is organised by Men’s Health Forum Scotland and aims to engage men in Scotland and beyond in healthy, physical activity all year round. Lots of activities are available for all ages and abilities over the weekend, including a Toddler Dash, Junior 3K, Men’s 5k and Men’s 10K. To register for any of the events visit the Men's 10k website. Look out for the Breathing Space marquee or email us if you would like to...
Competition Time! As part of our work with Motherwell FC, we will be handing out our 'Steelmen' pocketcards at Fir Park on select match days. Once you have collected all 5 Steelmen in the series, send a picture of your signed cards to info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk for your chance to win a framed Motherwell FC shirt signed by the team. Terms and conditions Entry to the competition is free. Closing date for entries is 12 noon, 7th April 2014. Entrants limited to those living in Scotland. En...
Breathing Space marked its 10th anniversary year as a national service on Breathing Space Day (1st February). The service teamed up with a number of charities and other organisations to celebrate the milestone, including RNIB Scotland, Carers Trust, Network Rail, British Transport Police, Fife Council, Deafblind Scotland and Strathclyde University FC. Events and activities followed the theme ‘Stay Connected’ and encouraged Scots to look after their mental wellbeing by staying in touch with frien...
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