World Mental Health Day is today. There are local & national resources listed on the official Highland Mental Wellbeing website (NHS Highland Health Improvement Team / Highland Community Planning Partnership) highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk #worldmentalhealthday

We're looking for more community groups across the Highlands to get involved in next year's festival in October 2023. Join us for the planning meeting on Tuesday 22nd November on Zoom (4pm - 5pm). Contact [email protected] #mentalhealth #highlands

'Revolution' is the theme for next year's festival in October 2023 - reflecting a desire – in the midst of turbulent political and economic times – to address the impact of economic barriers and social inequality on mental health. mhfestival.com/news/867-smhaf…

We're now planning the programme of events in the Highlands for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival in October 2023. Please contact [email protected] if your organisation would like to take part. #mentalhealth

Free writing workshops on Zoom in July & August for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Writing competition now open for submissions. mhfestival.com/news/873-call-…

Next planning meeting for this year's festival in Highland will be on Zoom on Tuesday 25th July at 1pm. If your organisation would like to take part in the festival in October, please contact SMHAF Highland co-ordinator Graeme Watson on [email protected]

Now finalising the programme for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland from 2 October - 3 November 2023: smhafhighland.wordpress.com/events-2023/ Events planned include art exhibitions, walks, films, art workshops, mindfulness taster sessions, music, poetry & performance art. #smhaf

Lots happening for this year's Highland festival throughout October with 4 art exhibitions, films, art events, live music, mindfulness, walks & more. @MH_Arts #SMHAF23 #mentalhealth smhafhighland.wordpress.com

Walk a Mile in Inverness - Saturday 14th October 2023. From the fishermen's hut/Bught Park, up the river and into the city centre. Promote mental wellbeing & challenge mental health stigma! #SMHAF23 #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness

Windows of Reality Installation Performance Art by Creativity In Care Friday 3rd November 3rd 2023 at Eden Court 12.30pm-6.30pm Unique installation with Covid stories from across the Highlands, puppets and a short film. #smhaf23 @MH_Arts

It's Time to Talk Day today..... did you know..? About two-thirds of Scots say they hide behind a ‘brave face’ to friends and family when it comes to speaking about their mental health. But remember - it's ok to be not ok - and it's ok to talk about it! #TimeToTalk #TimeToTalkDay

Friday 17th May 2024 from 1pm - 3pm Join Creativity In Care and Arts in Nature in Evanton Community Woods for some fun & relaxing movement meditation, plus nature arts. Open to all. Contact [email protected] Mental Health Foundation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessweek

WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES in INVERNESS Sunday 26th May 2024 at 3pm. This annual event aims to challenge stigma and promote conversations about mental health. It's family friendly and open to participants of all ages. #mentalhealthawarenessweek

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Writing Competition is now open until 19 August 2024. Fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction on the theme of ‘In/Visible’. Learn more: mhfestival.com/2024/05/writin… #writingcompetition #mentalhealth #poetry

Art exhibition by Skye group Rag Tag n Textile at Skye Bridge Studios (Kyle) Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th August 2024 (11 am - 4 pm) for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival theme In/Visible #SMHAF24 #mentalhealth #mentalhealtharts

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland starts 30th September. From films & theatre to art workshops & exhibitions, this year's festival celebrates the value of arts & nature in mental health recovery & wellbeing. See programme - smhafhighland.wordpress.com #SMHAF24 @MH_Arts

SMHAF exhibition launch today at Eden Court from 4pm - 7pm with amazing artwork from across the Highlands. Exhibition open until 25th October. #SMHAF24 #mentalhealth #mentalhealtharts smhafhighland.wordpress.com/events-2024/

Silent Men Thursday 24th October 2024 at 7pm - Eden Court Why do so many men struggle to show their feelings? Join us for a screening of this award-winning film followed by Q&As with filmmaker Duncan Cowles. 👉 Tickets eden-court.co.uk/event/silent-m… #SMHAF24 Mental Health Foundation Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

SMHAF art exhibition 19th November - 6th December 2024 at the Kyle Centre, Tongue, Sutherland (North Coast Helping Hands) with artwork from Tongue Walking Group/Arts in Nature, Listening Ear Caithness & Creativity In Care's community arts sessions. Open Tues-Fri from 10am - 3pm

SMHAF HIGHLAND PROJECT OFFICER POST Part-time post from May - November 2025 Details: smhafhighland.wordpress.com/job/ Submit your CV and application letter to [email protected] DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – Sunday 27th April 2025. Interviews via Zoom during the week of 5th May 2025.