Mental health is put in the spotlight in Inverness

By Rachel Smart

Published: 16:00, 11 September 2023

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Mark Fowler and Kerry Mackay, Socttish Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: Callum Mackay..

A FREE event was held on Friday to share experiences and learn about mental health support available in the region ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.

Organised by the Highland Community Planning Partnership, the event took place at the Botanic Gardens.

Debbi Faser and Sarah Galloway, Discovery College. Picture: Callum Mackay..

Emily Stokes and Allana Stables, Mikeysline. Picture: Callum Mackay..

The following day, charity gig, Music for Malcolm, was held at the Victorian Market in order to raise funds for mental health charity, Mikeysline.

Emily Stokes, chief executive of Mikeysline said: “It was a great evening with wonderful support and the vendors have pledged to donate to Mikeysline from their profits.

“We are hugely grateful to everyone at the Victorian Market, for all who attended and donated and for the opportunity to raise awareness of the support we provide.”

Hugh Drysdale, Caoimhe Ross and Ryan Mackay from Redshank supporting Mikeysline. Picture: Callum Mackay..

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