Resulting & Additional Mental Health Issues
Alcohol
Alcohol often plays a role in our social interactions and in small quantities is relatively harmless, however in some cases alcohol can be misused and this can lead to serious health implications and can sometimes cause problems in our social relationships or in our working lives... Read more
Drugs
There are 3 main types of drug - stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens... Read more
Discrimination
Discrimination is when a person is treated unfavourably or is, without justification, harassed or victimised because of a factor such as age, race, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability or religion... Read more
Employment
Having a job offers all types of advantages, for example: financial income, social support, stability, status, a sense of identity, self esteem, confidence... Read more
Social Issues
Money worries can be very stressful, it is important to check what benefits and/or entitlements you may be eligible for. Your local job centre or the Direct.gov.uk website may be useful in finding this information... Read more
Suicide
Given the controversy that often surrounds suicide, people are sometimes unaware of whether the things they hear are facts or just rumours... Read more
Self Harm
Self harm is when a person deliberately sets out to hurt or injure themselves. Different people will use different methods... Read more
Relationship Issues
Relationship issues are often complex and very individual, this can make them difficult to explore... Read more
Latest News
The date for the 7th annual Round Spiggie Fun Run and Walk has been announced by the Mind Your Head team
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Mind Your Head is delighted to be sponsoring the Shetland Football Association reserve league for the first time. The decision to sponsor the reserve league is part of our commitment to support men’s mental health.
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In Spring 2011, MYH undertook a survey to find out the views of the local community to assist with the future planning and to gather feedback on local mental health services.
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