Worked in mental health for over 25 years with SAMH. Leads on physical activity and sport, and all views and opinions are my own.
Joined November 2012
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With 1 in 5 children now facing a probable mental health condition, schools are under pressure to do more, but they need the right support.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with SAMH to launch a brand-new, free Mental Health Toolkit
👉 brnw.ch/21wYSIX
Great to be with @UoESport part of University Mental Health Day promoting the power of Sport for wellbeing and their commitment to Scotland’s Mental Health Charter creating inclusive environment focus - Student’s Mental Health @SAMHtweets @ActiveScotGov
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#TrySomethingNew | Known as ‘The Ayrshire Tiger’, Steve Morley’s journey with table tennis began in his teenage years, but he rediscovered his passion for the sport in 2021 after 40 years 🏓
Read more📲 sportfirst.sportscotland.org…
@TableTennisScot | @ittffoundation | @ParkinsonsUK
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Over 820 clubs and organisations have signed up to Scotland’s Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity & Sport! ✍️
This year, we welcomed 65 new signatories, all pledging to promote inclusive practices to support people with mental health problems.
ALT Our Physical Activity & Sport team laugh together at our lecture in Edinburgh.
ALT The team pose with the Sprinburn Harriers, a running and athletics club from Bishopbriggs, in front of a SAMH banner
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HEALTH BENEFITS
#SALtogether
'Athletics helps your mental health' says Barbara Knox @springburnharrs
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@SAMHtweets @Coaching_Chloe @676Robert @SALDevelopment @LindsayMcMaho15 @DavidFallon88 @ErinGillen3 @StephMcLean315 @SALChiefExec @ScotWomenSport @D400m
Excited to be @ScotPARC conference to hear & engage with speakers & workshops today, to connect with the various posters & students to learn more about evidence based research, demonstrating the impact of physical activity on the physical, mental & social health across Scotland
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What an amazing location for our #PASMHSolution lecture at @EdinburghUni today. Thank you to our speakers, partners and guests for a thoroughly interesting event focused on the mental health and wellbeing benefits of physical activity and sport.
ALT A large gathering sitting within the beautiful Playfair Library Hall, at The University of Edinburgh, in a lecture, facing a screen that reads "Active Lifestyles: a high impact, low cost mental health solution". SAMH's logo is also visible on the screen.
In Orkney @SAMHtweets @sportscotland collaborating with @OrkneyCouncil Active Schools and partners discussing how we can all work together to support the communities wellbeing through physical activity.
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We asked Kirsty, Stuart and Kaydee to share their favourite sport during our colleague wellbeing day! 💬
Together with @sportscotland and @YoungScot we’re encouraging everyone to try a new sport or activity to overcome isolation this winter ❄️
What's your favourite sport?
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"Taking part in sport is good for your mental health" 🧡
Olympic medallist Colin Jackson MBE shares the impact sport can have on our mental health 💬
“Sport can save your life. Get out there, enjoy it, and be part of it."
#FeelPartofSomething
ALT Colin Jackson wears a pink SAMH shirt, with text: "Find your team"
Congratulations to Chloe, the well deserved winner of the @SAMHtweets Volunteer of the Year at tonight’s @ScotWomenSport Awards 2024. Showcasing the amazing talent and contributions women are making in sport from across Scotland.
The first panel @LEAPsports Conference 2024: lived experience panel reflects and asks us to consider what makes inclusive LGBTIQ+ and do we want to be part of creating joyous experiences lead by, influenced by, empowered by People with experience. @SAMHtweets
Delighted to be at @LEAPsports Conference 2024 today, kicking off with @MareeToddMSP speaking about the importance of inclusive sport & environments & why it’s all our role across the sporting community to play our part in supporting LGBTIQ+ physical, mental & social health
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"It is his simple decency, his love for his family, and his desire to create positive change for others that makes him who he is."
Our Chief Executive, Billy Watson, responds to Sir @chrishoy's Times interview.
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Following #WorldMentalHealthDay2024, great to connect with Liz Bowie @AFCCT discussing & exploring our partnership, working together, supporting the mental health & wellbeing of people and local community. Great to hear about their Mindset work and its impact in schools!!
On #WorldMentalHealthDay after a busy day, just took sometime to look up, take notice and was met with the northern lights!!
Delighted @SAMHtweets to be invited #sketcherspickleballscottishopen by @PickleballScot1; watch athletes of all ages, from all over the world participate @Glasgow_Sport Scotustoun. Great to spend time with @nanettemutrie to hear about the sport & inclusive, amazing work it does!
Scotland’s National Framework launch, @MareeToddMSP reflecting on significance of being more active in our lives & its impact on our health, the global evidence & the Framework providing a focus for us all, working in partnership to address challenges & realise opportunities.
Today Physical Activity For Health: Scotland’s National Framework launched, recognising importance of system based change to get more people active for our physical, mental & social health. @samh focussed in driving evidence based work, reducing barriers and playing our part.
There is still time to put nominations into this years @glasgowlife Glasgow Sports Awards. We are delighted @SAMHtweets to be supporting again the Community Impact Award, showcasing the impact of sport across communities.
