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Overcoming lockdown blues – and barriers

February 4, 2021 by Philippa Kemp 3 Comments

Painting and words by MCFB service user. Funding for art materials supplied by Foundation Scotland

Many people in Scotland are finding this second lockdown harder than the first. People are tired, burnt out…no-one knows when this will end. Philippa Kemp describes how human contact can provide vital support – both online and offline

Why do we need a Year of Childhood?

January 9, 2021 by Sue Palmer Leave a Comment

Scotland – like the rest of the UK – is experiencing an epidemic of mental health problems among children and young people.  An epidemic that, thanks to COVID19, is now a terrifying threat to the long-term health of the nation. But there is hope – if we can seize the opportunity, writes Sue Palmer

What’s for breakfast today?

November 18, 2020 by Fred Berkmiller Leave a Comment

As Covid restrictions tighten and lockdown closes doors once again, the challenges he describes will strike a chord with thousands of independent cafes, restaurants and bars across Scotland. 

Recovery? what recovery?

October 4, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

A drift of sea pinks or 'Thrift' image Jacki-Dee CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

‘Both governments have a responsibility. Yes, the Scottish Government needs to be much more open about the financial scenarios it faces. But the UK Government needs to have a much greater appreciation of the knock-on impact of its decisions, such as the cancellation of the Autumn Budget, on devolved policymaking. Devolution shouldn’t be seen as an afterthought.’ (Graeme Roy)

Small numbers, big uncertainty: hard decisions

August 16, 2020 by Andrew Conway 1 Comment

On R numbers and more stats: ‘Government ministers who say they are just following the science are deceiving us and possibly themselves. It is their unenviable responsibility to weigh up advice, acknowledge the uncertainty and decide what we will do.’

If you didn’t laugh

June 27, 2020 by Fay Young 1 Comment

Smiley face in the sky, 'probably for Captain Tom' Photo Jaybot CC BY-SA 2.0

“I wanted to upset everybody, including myself. Half the problem with the world is that half the people take themselves too seriously. The other half don’t take themselves seriously enough.”

Easing out of our lockdown bubble

June 12, 2020 by Anne McKechnie Leave a Comment

Forever Blowing Bubbles, by Carl Campbell in Paris CC BY-SA 2.0

The psychology world has recognised the Covid pandemic as a form of trauma. Lockdown brought added stress but how will we deal with the anxiety of easing back into the outside world?

Covid19: reasons to be optimistic (five)

April 26, 2020 by Ian Boyd Leave a Comment

‘To counterbalance negativity, I suggest we also need to look towards the positives so that people can see what has been done, what is working and how things might look in the future if we encounter a second wave of the virus.’

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