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Highlands has a “mental health crisis”, says Edward Mountain MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has stated that the Highlands is undergoing a “mental health crisis” in a speech to the Scottish Parliament today. Edward Mountain MSP criticised the SNP Government’s record on mental health provision and said “the consequences of years of under-funding an

Concerns raised with FM over increases in suicidal thoughts amongst young men

A Highlands and Islands MSP has described as “extremely alarming” the findings of a new report that shows a third of young men in Scotland have contemplated suicide. Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston raised the issue with Nicola Sturgeon at today’s Covid Questions at Holyrood, as

MSP praises farmers and rural businesses for winter weather efforts

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has thanked farmers and other rural businesses for their efforts during the recent wintry conditions. Mr Halcro Johnston, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, said volunteers had stepped up to help people in their communities, keep