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Mind Your Head is a Shetland charity formed to raise awareness of mental ill-health.  Consisting of a committee of 12 elected members , the charity aims to:

Our annual charity event is the Round Spiggie Fun Run and Walk.  Held for the first time in 2006 it attracted over 250 participants and raised an incredible £6,000 for the charity.  Feedback from participants was extremely positive and reinforced that the event should be an annual one.  Not only does the event raise significant funds for the charity it also encourages people to be active and raises awareness of mental ill-health.  Read more…

Please take some time to learn more about Mind Your Head, and contact us if you would like further information.

Latest News

A Positive Frame of Mind 2009 - 24-Jun-09 11:16

'see me' has launched a photography competition 'A Positive Frame of Mind' 2009. Read more ...

'Time to Change' campaign - 11-Jun-09 08:06

This week Comic Relief issued £2million, its biggest ever single project grant to 'Time to Change', a programme designed to end the stigma associated with mental health. Read more ...

'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' - 27-May-09 09:55

Earlier this month the Scottish Government published its policy and action plan 'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland'. Read more ...

BBC Eastenders raises awareness - 21-May-09 10:19

BBC Eastenders raises awareness of Mental Health as Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner) struggles to come to terms with the fact that she suffers from the same condition that her mother Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) has had for many years, Bipolar disorder. Read more ...

Recession Puts Men's Mental Health Risk - 14-May-09 11:14

A shocking new report Men and Mental Health 'Get it off your chest' published this week by Mind, a leading Mental health charity, produces shocking statistics that the recession is having an adverse affect on men's mental health. Read more ...

Hear Me 2 Survey - 29-Apr-09 10:23

Since 2002, the ‘see me’ campaign has been working across Scotland to tackle the stigma and discrimination around mental ill health. They have worked hard to improve public attitudes but now need your help to find out how much progress has been made. Read more ...

SAMH launches 'Get Active Campaign' - 20-Apr-09 11:15

SAMH, has launched a new national programme which encourages people across Scotland to 'Get Active' Positive steps for Mental Health. Read more ...

Men's Health Forum Scotland - 14-Apr-09 09:26

Men's Health Forum Scotland (MHFS) are having their 4th annual 10k for men. Sponsored by Breathing Space, the event takes place on Father's Day (Sunday 21st June) at Bellhouston Park, Glasgow. Read more ...

MYH Press Release April 2009 - 07-Apr-09 13:44

Read about ways to maintain good mental health and wellbeing. Read more ...

MYH Press Release April 2009 - 30-Mar-09 09:55

What we've been up to lately. Read more ...

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