Motion · S5M-23399 · 17 Nov 2020

Launch of Lanarkshire Mind Matters

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Lanarkshire Mind Matters, which is a new website produced by NHS Lanarkshire’s psychological services that aims to link adults to evidence-based mental health information, advice and help; understands that this programme includes computerised cognitive behavioural therapy with quick access to four new self-referral modules, Space for Resilience, Space for Sleep, Space from Stress and Space from COVID-19, which are links to self-help for problems, including anxiety, depression and panic, as well as free online courses and information about how to maintain mental and physical wellbeing, with further resources already being developed; notes that the website will continually evolve as part of a wider move to provide accessible online services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; notes that the site can be found at lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk, and applauds NHS Lanarkshire for putting mental health at the forefront of their work.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.