Messages alongside River Ness aim to bring hope to people facing mental health struggles
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Messages of hope and encouragement aimed at those struggling with their mental health have been placed alongside the River Ness as winter approaches.
The venture was undertaken by members of Serenity, a group set up to support women with mental health issues in the Highlands.
Founder member Viv Mackie said the aim was to let people know they were not alone, especially with the days starting to draw in.
"A lot of us have noticed that we find the changing of the clocks is having an impact on mental health and wellbeing," she said.
"If we are impacted, how are more vulnerable people feeling?
"We thought we would attach positive affirmations along popular walkways in Inverness.
"It is just a simple message to let people know they are not alone.
"If someone is coming home from work, for example, and they have had a bad day and see the positive affirmation, it might make them smile or realise they are not alone."
Mrs Mackie hoped others would add their messages before the collection is taken down this weekend.
"As the winter months approach, some people may be silently struggling," she said.
"Let us all join in unity and pass on the message."
Serenity is restarting its meetings every Saturday between noon and 2pm in the the Pentecostal Church Hall in Beaton Lane, Inverness.
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