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

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2012 Fun Run - date announced 3rd May 2012

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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Support for Shetland Footballers 30th Mar 2012

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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MYH Community Survey - Full Report Now Available 12th Mar 2012

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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