Taking Notice – Social Photography For Everyone

About Us

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the ‘Health in Mind way’.

Our purpose, values and approach

We’re one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted mental health charities. Since 1982, we’ve evolved in response to need and now promote positive mental health and wellbeing in local communities across Scotland.

Our vision:

everyone in Scotland has positive mental health and wellbeing and can access high-quality support if, when and how they need it.

Our purpose:

through our unique pathway of support, collaborations, campaigns, and resources, we build hope, resilience and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

We bring this to life by:

Living our values: our values are central to everything we do and the way we work. We put people at the heart of all we do and are committed to creating opportunities for people to progress in their lives – and within our organisation.

Focusing on communities: we build strong connections and relationships in local communities to truly understand and respond to local needs. We’re committed to providing a range of approaches that help make mental health support accessible to everyone.

Being knowledgeable and expert: we take an evidence-based and trauma-skilled approach to our support. We embrace and value lived experience and are proud that many of our team members are experts by experience – this expands and enhances our mental health and wellbeing knowledge and expertise.

Having national reach: our website and online self-help resources, campaigns, trauma support and partnerships extend our reach across Scotland. We’re a key part of the In Care Survivors Alliance – Scotland’s first alliancing partnership – providing support for survivors of in care abuse or neglect in Scotland.