Talking is Mental Wins Community Award at Self Management Awards 2025

That the Parliament congratulates Talking is Mental on winning the Self Management in the Community category at the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland’s Self Management Awards 2025; understands that Talking is Mental is a community interest company that was established to address social isolation and loneliness in Glasgow, following the founders’ experiences during and after the COVID-19 pandemic; further understands that Talking is Mental offers free and low-cost structured activities, including groups for football, walking and theatre, which allow people to make connections with likeminded individuals; recognises the importance of social connection to supporting mental health, and celebrates the positive impact that the project has had on participants.