Get Help and Support Life can be hard at times and this can impact on our mental wellbeing. The good news is that there is help available to you. Select the leaflet below to find out more about local and national support services.

Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15th to 21st May this year with a theme focused on ‘anxiety’. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships, starting a…

The Healthy Minds, Inspiring People programme is a free service, that aims to support people in the Falkirk area struggling with their mental health, confidence, learning difficulties and disabilities to allow them to make a positive next step in their life. You can find out more by visiting the Fedcap Scotland Website.

If you’re worried they’re thinking about suicide, ask them about suicide. ‘Ask Them About Suicide’ isn’t just about asking ‘how are you feeling?’, ‘are you ok?’ or ‘are you sure?’. It is about being braver than that. It is about trusting our gut, digging deep, and finding the courage within ourselves to ask the questions…

Forth Valley Advocacy recently launched a Project to raise awareness of Advance Statements. Please take a couple of minutes to view this video and find out how Forth Valley Advocacy can help anyone interested in making an Advance Statement.

A new website has been created to make it easier for all healthcare professionals across Forth Valley to ‘prescribe’ a wide range of physical activities for local patients. The new physical activity web pages provide details of local activities, classes and services across Forth Valley suitable for people of all ages and abilities. This includes simple strength and…

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Their trained volunteers are there for you 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. Shout is an anonymous service for anyone in the UK. It won’t appear on your phone…

JAAQ is a free website for anyone to ask leading mental health professionals and people with experience, questions about different topics.This is a revolutionary way for people to have access to experts; through the power of conversation. Whether it’s for yourself, wanting to support someone you know, or you’re just curious to understand better, JAAQ…

“It’s Ok to Ask ” is a new NHS Scotland national campaign. It is intended to encourage people to ask questions during their healthcare appointments. As when you understand what’s going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. It’s important to know what’s going on with your own…

Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership is now on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to share updates on health and social care integration. The Partnership is responsible for planning, resourcing & operational oversight of Falkirk’s health & social care services. Its Integration Joint Board is made up of representatives from Falkirk Council, NHS Forth Valley, the…