Sara Robinson, NHS Deputy Director for Medical Education, appointed Penumbra Chair
Sara Robinson, NHS Deputy Director for Medical Education, appointed Penumbra Chair Sara Robinson has been appointed Chair of the Board for Penumbra Mental Health. Sara is a Consultant in Emergency
... continue reading.Self-Harm Network Scotland marks 1-year of live chat support service
Self-Harm Network Scotland marks 1-year of live chat support service Since the launch of Self-Harm Network Scotland’s (SHNS) live chat service on World Mental Health Day 2023 (10th October 2023),
... continue reading.Our response to the news that 792 people died by suicide in 2023
Our response to the news that 792 people died by suicide in 2023 To media colleagues, please refer to Samaritans Media Guidelines for reporting on suicide. Statistics released by NRS show that
... continue reading.Hope Point supports 1030 people in first year
Hope Point supports 1030 people in first year The team at Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support based at Hillcrest’s South Ward Road facility are hosting a special anniversary event this
... continue reading.Jessie’s story
Jessie’s Story I started with Penumbra on 21.4.2014 support was to assist me with budgeting, shopping and my mental health stress/anxieties self-harm, reduction of alcohol and to get me out
... continue reading.When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser?
When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser? Spoiler: when they’re people’s stories. We’re so grateful when people choose us for their fundraiser. Without fail, every. single. time. it’s the story behind each
... continue reading.Tracy’s Story
Tracy’s Story The thing with drug addiction is that it’ll come with bad mental health. You’re constantly fighting with yourself. After traumatic abuse in my teens, I began using drugs
... continue reading.Self-Harm Network Scotland launches new page for British Sign Language users and Deaf community
Self-Harm Network Scotland launches new page for British Sign Language users and Deaf community Penumbra’s Self-Harm Network Scotland service has published a brand-new page on their website for British Sign
... continue reading.Callum’s tribute to Paul
We thank each person for placing their trust in us Penumbra Mental Health has today released its impact report for 2022/23. Making a Difference can be found here. Its key
... continue reading.Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser
Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in May this year. I have selected Penumbra Mental
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