About SAMH

We are SAMH, Scottish Action for Mental Health

Around since 1923, our mission is to lead by example, to be innovative, purposeful and challenging in all that we do. SAMH campaigns for rights and rights-based services, challenges stigma and discrimination, and promotes inclusion. We work to raise the aspirations and expectations of people who use services, people who deliver services and society as a whole. We aim to promote mental health and wellbeing in our communities and throughout our workplaces.

Action is what is needed for Scotland's mental health today, tomorrow and in the future"

SAMH

Every year, one in four of us in Scotland will experience a mental health problem. This means it is highly likely that people within your organisation are affected, but there is still a culture of fear and silence around mental health, especially in the workplace. In fact, over 50% of people have felt pressured to avoid discussing their mental health needs at work [See Me Stigma study, 2022].

We know from experience that creating a mentally healthy workplace is good for both employees and employers.

At least one in six of us at work experience common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. A mentally healthy workplace is more productive, has lower staff turnover and fewer absences. Promoting mental health can also help boost staff morale, improve working relationships and create a respectful, inclusive working environment, supporting you to be an employer of choice.

We are proud to serve as trusted partners to 70 organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors. We recognise the increasing importance of mental health and wellbeing in our workplaces and communities, as well as the social, economic and operational implications. So, whether you want to begin a mental health revolution across your entire organisation, or wish to provide a few key members of staff with mental health management skills, choosing us is not just a wise choice but a strategic business decision.

Our award-winning Workplace & Corporate Engagement Team strives to deliver meaningful, engaging and fun partnerships. We harness our mental health and wellbeing expertise to offer our clients a suite of products to support the creation of mentally healthy workplaces. Meet some of the team and our partners in our video above.