Help us shape Scotland’s Mental and Wellbeing Strategy BACP’s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, sets out the work we're doing to influence the refresh of the ten year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. ±«ÓãÊÓÆµpolicy blogs
±«ÓãÊÓÆµwelcomes Scottish review into CAMHS referrals News Published 29 Jun 2018 The Scottish Government announces the creation of a new CAMHS taskforce to reshape and improve child and adolescent mental health services
Crucial next stage in £20 million investment in college and university counsellors News Published 5 Nov 2019 Investment followed intensive campaigning by ±«ÓãÊÓÆµand our partners
±«ÓãÊÓÆµgives evidence to Scottish commission into young people's services News Published 10 Dec 2018 Youth Commission on Mental Health Services held a symposium in Edinburgh
News and resources Journals Published 23 Nov 2022 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, November 2022
Scottish Budget brings mixed blessings News Published 6 Dec 2024 Our thoughts following the announcement of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2025-26
We welcome further Scottish Government investment in psychological therapies News Published 24 Nov 2021 Scotland’s Mental Wellbeing Minister announces £4 million additional investment in staffing
Children, young people and families Promoting the importance of early intervention and access to timely psychological therapies for children, young people and families is a priority for ±«ÓãÊÓÆµ
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 ±«ÓãÊÓÆµnew researcher award News Published 17 May 2024 Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.
Addiction, recovery and spirituality Journals Published 30 Apr 2014 Open article: Peter Hillen reflects on the role of religion and spirituality in recovery from problematic substance use. Thresholds, Spring 2013