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New animation: What is mental health peer support?

Discover the power of mental health peer support in our new animation, created to build understanding, challenge misconceptions and champion the possibilities of peer support.

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Building conditions for change in mental health services: 26 November

Join us in Glasgow as we come together to explore how we create the conditions for meaningful change in Scotland's mental health services?

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Webinar – What helps peer support thrive? 5 November

Join us for this one hour Peer Connects webinar exploring the enablers and barriers to growing and embedding peer support across Scotland’s mental health services.

Blog: What happens when people in crisis are met by someone who has been there too?

Our Projects Coordinator Catriona McDougall reflects on learning from a recent event exploring peer leadership and relational approaches to safety in Scotland's mental health system.

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Changing the narrative on suicide: the power of peer support 

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on 10 September, and this year’s theme is encouraging us to challenge stigma, open up conversations and think differently about suicide prevention. 

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New Peer2Peer online toolbox supports the expansion of Scotland’s peer workforce

If you’re a group, organisation or service looking to enhance peer worker practice and help people new to peer roles build confidence and skills - then this is for you.

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Putting the Pieces Together: A Framework for Mental Health Peer Support

A new resource for people introducing new or developing peer support roles and services, or looking to enhance practice.

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Presentation: Transforming Scotland’s Mental Health System with Julie Repper

Another opportunity to watch Julie’s presentation, packed with insights into what enables meaningful change and the key factors that help overcome barriers.

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Film: Sowing and Growing: an evidence-based co-production model 

This short film features the acclaimed Sowing and Growing co-production model, sharing findings from an international study led by McMaster University in Canada.

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Celebrating 25 years of Mental Health Network Greater Glasgow

A new film and podcast mark 25 years of providing mental health support in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

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