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Motion · S5M-23006 · 8 Oct 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Lodged by Colin Beattie (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 10 October 2020 is World Mental Health Day, a day where the importance of mental wellbeing can be highlighted and where people can come together to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health; acknowledges that mental health is just as important as physical health; considers that poor mental health is a challenge for public health, and that it is important that those who struggle with their mental health have the support that they need to overcome their difficulties; acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has made maintaining positive mental wellbeing a challenge for many; believes that those living in areas of deprivation are approximately twice as likely to experience mental health problems, and considers that work needs to be done to tackle this inequality; highlights the important work of organisations, such as Samaritans, Breathing Space and SAMH in supporting those who are going through a difficult time and considers that talking is a vital tool in improving mental health; welcomes action being taken by the Scottish Government to implement a Mental Health Strategy that will support people in Scotland who are struggling, and encourages everyone to check in with those around them and offer support so that no-one has to suffer in silence when they are struggling with their mental health.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.