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Motion · S6M-19594 · 6 Nov 2025

Out of the Shadows, AIMS at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Achieving in Motherwell and Surrounds (AIMS) on its participation in the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025 with its exhibition, Out of the Shadows, held at The Atrium Business Centre from 3 to 10 November 2025; recognises that AIMS provides vital support to young people aged 12 to 18 across North Lanarkshire who are experiencing poor mental health, are neurodivergent, have additional support needs, or are socially isolated and struggling at school; notes that AIMS offers a safe, nurturing environment that helps young people to build confidence, develop resilience and overcome barriers through outdoor challenges and creative indoor activities; commends the young people who have contributed to the Out of the Shadows exhibition, whose expressive paintings reflect their personal journeys, struggles and hopes for the future; acknowledges the role of AIMS in encouraging self-expression and wellbeing through art, helping participants to “come out of the shadows” and take positive steps towards education, employment, volunteering and training; recognises the valuable support that AIMS receives from North Lanarkshire Council, the Scottish Government, the National Lottery Community Fund and BBC Children in Need, and celebrates the contribution of community-based charities, such as AIMS in promoting mental health awareness and inclusion among Scotland’s young people.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.