Humza Yousaf has unveiled an additional £30 million to help Scots improve their mental health.
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults, and the Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports, were each awarded £15 million for 2024-25.
The First Minister welcomed the funding whilst he was visiting during a visit to Edinburgh Community Performing Arts re-connect project.
He has previously spoken out about his own mental health struggles.
Police Scotland campaign launches to tackle youth street drinking
Buying alcohol for children could leave you facing a fine or jail time.
Rubbish will pile up without improved pay offer, union warns
Edinburgh faces a repeat of the 2022 bin strike unless workers receive an improved pay offer, a union has warned.
Willoughby plot accused gained sexual arousal from his ‘real’ plans, court told
A security guard accused of masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby is a “sly individual” and a “prolific liar” who gained sexual arousal from his “real” plans, a court has heard.
Appeal following fatal crash in East Lothian
Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in East Lothian.
Councils take urgent action so Scots without postal ballots can vote
Two Scottish councils have taken urgent action to ensure people who have not received postal votes can still have their say in next week’s General Election.
