Falkirk's Mental Health Association

03/04/2026

Our 4-week Postpartum Course is designed to gently support you through the early weeks and months of motherhood; helping you reconnect with your body, build confidence and feel less alone in your journey. 💚

Across the 4 weeks, the course will focus on:

👉 Restoring strength in a safe, guided way
👉 Exploring ways to manage fatigue, stress and lack of sleep
👉 Identifying emotional changes that often appear during this stage of life

This course is ideal for anyone in the first year after birth whether you have had your first baby or are adjusting to life with a growing family.

Each session offers a safe, welcoming space where you can share experiences, learn practical strategies for physical recovery and emotional wellbeing, and connect with other new mums who truly understand. 🫂

Join us on this free Postpartum Course as we support you to nurture your wellbeing, rebuild strength and feel more confident and supported in this new chapter of life. 🌱

💻️ For more information or to book onto the course, please fill out our online referral form here: https://buff.ly/9AzRe83

03/04/2026

Our FDAMH building is closed today for the start of the Easter Weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 7th of April at 9am. 🐣

If you feel you need to speak with someone urgently, please don't wait. You can reach out to:

☎️ NHS 24 – 111
☎️ Samaritans – 116 123
☎️ Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87

02/04/2026

⭐️We're Hiring!⭐️

We are searching for an enthusiastic and compassionate Project Coordinator to lead an innovative Tiered Befriending Service, supporting socially isolated young people across Forth Valley.

If you can demonstrate your skills in working with young people facing mental health and/or social challenges, have coordinated projects or community programmes and have the ability to build strong relationships across all age groups, then we would love to hear from you!

📌 For more information or to apply now visit: https://buff.ly/UyCe1uh

🕔️ Closing Date - Tuesday the 14th of April 2026 at 5pm

02/04/2026

Join our 4-Week Supporting Your Young Person Through Anxiety and Stress - Parent Support Group, open to any parent or caregiver who wants to explore the emotional challenges children and young people face today and learn practical strategies to support their wellbeing. 💚

This Parent Support Group offers the opportunity to:

✅ Understand anxiety in children and young people
✅ Learn practical ways to support a child or young person who may be struggling
✅ Recognise how parental anxiety can impact family dynamics
✅ Explore common issues affecting young people including social anxiety and sleep difficulties

The programme helps parents build confidence in recognising and responding to anxiety, whilst also reflecting on how their own responses and worries can influence their child's experience, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. 🫂

This course is completely free and open to residents of Falkirk & District.

If you are interested in joining our Parent Support Group, please fill out our online referral form here: https://buff.ly/9AzRe83

Please provide the best contact details for us to be able to get in touch with you.

31/03/2026

Join our 4-week Parent Support Group open to any parent or caregiver who wants to explore the emotional challenges children and young people face today and learn practical strategies to support their wellbeing. 💚

This Parent Support Group offers the opportunity to:

✅ Understand anxiety in children and young people
✅ Learn practical ways to support a child or young person who may be struggling
✅ Recognise how parental anxiety can impact family dynamics
✅ Explore common issues affecting young people including social anxiety and sleep difficulties

The programme helps parents build confidence in recognising and responding to anxiety, whilst also reflecting on how their own responses and worries can influence their child's experience, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. 🫂

This course is completely free and open to residents of Falkirk & District.

If you are interested in joining our Parent Support Group, please fill out our online referral form here 👉 https://buff.ly/9AzRe83

Please provide the best contact details for us to be able to get in touch with you.

30/03/2026

Today is World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigma around this often misunderstood condition.

Bipolar is often viewed as just "mood swings", however Bipolar mood swings are far more intense and can be life-impacting for someone living with the condition.

Bipolar deserves to be understood with compassion and without judgement. That's why we're joining in the conversation on 💚

27/03/2026

📣 Volunteer Befrienders Needed! Can you help make a difference to a young person’s life?

Are you someone who loves to listen, encourage and make others feel valued? We’re looking for caring, reliable Volunteer Befrienders to support young people who may be socially isolated, lacking confidence or simply needing a positive role model to talk to.

You don’t need qualifications; just kindness, patience and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

FDAMH will provide full training, offer ongoing support and provide expenses to help you in your role. ✅

Swipe through to find out more about what kind of support you could expect to give to a young person and the personal benefits you could gain from becoming a Volunteer Befriender.

Volunteering just 1 or 2 hours of your time each week can change a young person's life. 💚

For further information or an informal chat, please email
📧 admin@fdamh.org.uk or
🧑‍💻 Apply online by clicking this link > https://buff.ly/HfQzOkl

26/03/2026

Today is ! ✨

Here at FDAMH, we're proud to offer our Social Prescribing Service which is designed to help individuals work through issues that may be affecting their wellbeing such as housing, finances and other social factors.

Social Prescribing equips individuals with practical tools and techniques for every day life so that they can develop problem-solving skills, build up confidence and explore new opportunities.

We're joining in with the celebrations today, by sharing the impact that our Social Prescribing Service can have on an individual's wellbeing.

A gentle reminder that FDAMH are always here to guide you on your journey to positive mental health. 💚

25/03/2026

Meet Nicole and Annette, two past participants of the COSCA Counselling Skills course. 👋

We sat down to have a chat with them about what they gained from doing the course and hear about life changing skills they gained which they can now apply in their personal and professional lives. 💚

Ready to do the same? Our online COSCA Counselling Skills Course starts on the 10th of August and is open to anyone in any location within the UK! 🇬🇧

This accredited course gives you the flexibility to study online whilst developing powerful, life-changing counselling skills through reflective learning and self-awareness.

So what will you gain on the course?

✅Stronger listening and empathy skills
✅Greater self-awareness and emotional insight
✅Practical tools to support others effectively
✅A solid foundation for further counselling training

With guided reflection and interactive online sessions, you’ll build confidence, deepen your understanding and enhance your communication - all within a supportive virtual learning environment. 🫂

Whether you’re starting your career in counselling or simply want to strengthen your interpersonal skills, this fully online course makes learning accessible wherever you are in the UK.

❗️Places for our August course are limited so please apply now to secure your spot!❗️

ℹ️ If you would like to learn more about the COSCA Counselling Skills Course please visit our website to download our information brochure https://buff.ly/rzGzvTH or enquire now https://buff.ly/YN936c0

22/03/2026

We can spend time decluttering our physical space to bring calmness and clarity but how often do we do the same for our mental space? 🧹

In a world full of constant noise, information, distractions and to-do lists, sometimes our mind can become busy and overwhelmed. If left unaddressed, this can lead to us feeling anxious and burnt-out. That's why it's so important to dedicate each day to decluttering our minds.

This can look like taking a break from screens, practising breathing exercises or simple compassionate affirmations to tell yourself that you're doing the best you can. 💚

Swipe through for more tips on how to clear some space in your mind for peace, clarity and calm. 😌

20/03/2026

Spring has arrived! Yes to brighter mornings, lighter evenings and flowers in bloom. 🌸☀️

From today, we will get to enjoy a little more daylight and sunshine each day. We all know the difference daylight can make to our wellbeing: it can boost our mood and encourage us to spend more time outdoors. 🌿

And this year the first day of Spring happens to fall on ! Coincidence? We think not!

We'd love to hear what will bring you happiness today. Share with us in the comments! 😊

19/03/2026

One of our fantastic supporters, Derek, is taking on the Blackpool Marathon this April in support of FDAMH! 🏃👏

We’re incredibly grateful for Derek’s support in helping us raise vital funds and awareness, so we can continue supporting people in our community experiencing mental health challenges. 💚

If you’d like to support Derek on his journey, you can donate to his fundraiser using the link below. 👇

Help Derek Wilson raise money to support FDAMH