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Motion · S6M-13914 · 17 Jul 2024

Commending the Work of MWI (men with issues)

Lodged by Collette Stevenson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends MWI (men with issues) on the success of its grassroots initiative, which has been developed to offer mental health support to men; notes that the organisation is run by Kieran McGuire, Danny Turner and Scott Munn, with the first group meeting taking place in East Kilbride and expanding across the central belt; recognises that the initiative is now a growing community where men of all ages can share, connect and work to break the stigma that is often associated with mental health; acknowledges that, in Scotland, men are 2.9 times more likely to die from suicide than women and recognises therefore the importance of community, connection and peer support; notes that the group has carried out prevention work across schools and outreach programmes in prisons; thanks the team at MWI for their passion and dedication toward offering a vehicle of mental health support for men; congratulates them on working hard to support each other, and wishes MWI all the very best for the future.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.