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Penumbra Mental Health

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We are Penumbra Mental Health, a pioneering charity supporting people on their journey to better mental health 💜💗💚💛

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Exciting Senior Manager opportunity alert 📣 We're currently recruiting for: Programme Manager, Self-Harm. This kind of opportunity doesn't come up often! If you are interested, you can find out more here 👇 bit.ly/3VgLVnh Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 7th October. #JobsInScotland
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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✨ We have just published our latest Impact Report. The report contains key information about how Self-Harm Network Scotland has helped people who self-harm between April 2025 – March 2026 💙 You can read the Impact Report here 👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/our-impact/
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Last week, we welcomed MSPs to services across Scotland, including @mareetodd.bsky.social MSP to our Edinburgh Crisis Centre, to showcase the impact of community-based mental health support. 💜 Thank you to all who visited and to our incredible teams for sharing their work and expertise. ✨
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A huge congratulations on reaching 7,000+ people across Scotland! 💜 This is an incredible achievement and a testament to the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and building understanding around self-harm. We're proud to support this vital work. #PenumbraMentalHealth #SHNS
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A penumbra is the partially shaded area around a shadow, often seen during an eclipse. Tonight's eclipse is a reminder that even when things feel a little darker, light is still there. penumbra.org.uk #Eclipse #MentalHealth #Edinburgh
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We’re proud to share that the first episode of the In Conversation podcast from Self-Harm Network Scotland is out now 💙! In Episode 1, Frankee, Chris, Dylan & Amy explore what self-harm really is, with a focus on men. Honest, thoughtful, and grounded in lived experience. #SelfHarmAwareness
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
#MHAW may be ending, but taking action continues 💚 Today we’re spotlighting Papermill Gardens in Aberdeen - thank you to Irena, staff & supported people for bringing the theme to life 🙌 How did you mark the week? 💬
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
For #MHAW, we’re taking action 💚 Our #Edinburgh team joined @policescotland.bsky.social to share knowledge and spark collaboration, while in #Aberdeen, our Penumbra365 service connected with Adura at their office to strengthen support across the city. Every conversation counts. #TakeAction 💜
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
@shnscotland.bsky.social are preparing to release their new podcast series! 💚 Keep your eyes peeled and make sure to follow their page for further updates. #MHAW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SHNS #Podcast
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Glasgow @kiltwalk this weekend, including our very own Head of Fundraising & Communications, Kirstie Cusick. The forecast is looking good! Walk for us in Aberdeen (7 June), Dundee (16 August) or Edinburgh (13 September). penumbra.org.uk/events
Penumbra's Head of Fundraising pointing to a Kiltwalk promo banner.
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Today we launch our 10-year strategic plan! Catalysts for Change outlines how through collaboration we can build a recovery-focused mental health system in Scotland powered by lived experience & strengthened by peer support. More scottishrecovery.net/insight-repo... #MHRecovery2036
Four jigsaw pieces in a row with the third popping up above the others. Text reads "Catalysts for Change. Lived experience and peer support driving mental health transformation in Scotland".
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
💜 We’re excited to share this brilliant opportunity from our @shnscotland.bsky.social team. If you care about learning, connection & lasting change, this could be the opportunity for you. 👉 Apply here: bit.ly/4tgXGpA #JobsInScotland #MentalHealth #SelfHarmSupport #SHNS
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
📆 Want to build your skills & confidence in developing supportive peer relationships with people affected by suicide? We've a few places left at our Creating Hope with Peer Support in Angus workshop on 26 March, in partnership with @penumbra-scot.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-h...
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Creating Hope with Peer Support in Angus: Workshop
Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? Make a real impact & create meaningful connections!
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
From 1 April 2026, @penumbra-scot.bsky.social will become the new host of Scotland’s national anti-stigma programme, @seemescotland.bsky.social, alongside the Mental Health Foundation. Visit our website to find out more 👇: bit.ly/46z63nm #OnePenumbra
See Me Scotland logo.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We're so proud of our SHNS team! 💜 Visit our website and read more about what they're doing to support people who self-harm in #Scotland 👇 bit.ly/3OYKDKd #SHNS #OnePenumbra #40Years
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Proud that @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social has raised a motion in @parliament.scot congratulating @penumbra-scot.bsky.social on our 40th anniversary 🎉 #OnePenumbra #40Years #Scotland
Kevin Stewart MSP, making a speech in Scottish Parliament at Penumbra's 40th anniversary event.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
A week on from celebrating 40 years of @penumbra-scot.bsky.social 💜. Grateful to everyone who joined us - here's to the next chapter! @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social sky.social @slr-ed.bsky.social
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Fantastic night at our parliamentary reception, celebrating 40 years of Penumbra Mental Health! 💜 Thank you to everyone who joined our CEO Mike Burns, Chair Sara Robinson, and host Kevin Stewart MSP to celebrate the journey so far and the future we’re building together.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Hope for a better future. 💜
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We have moved through the years with the belief that people can find their own way forward, and it’s our job to walk alongside them. We know it’s important to listen to people when they talk about their mental health, and that support should be personal, flexible, and built on real experience.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We believe that everyone can recover. 💜
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We're celebrating a special milestone - 40 years of Penumbra Mental Health.💜 We're using this as an opportunity to look back at where we began, to reflect on how far we've come, and to recognise the people who have shaped our story. Read more: penumbra.org.uk/celebrating-...
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
@penumbra-scot.bsky.social is recruiting an Operations Manager - Edinburgh Milestone ARBD to continually improve and develop services by promoting innovative ways of working and finding creative solutions to operational challenges tinyurl.com/3am3bzub £38,324 – £41,305 #charityjob
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
As we approach the Scottish Parliament election (Thursday 7 May), mental health has never mattered more. Join Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) for a special online hustings event: WHEN: MONDAY 9 MARCH AT 1PM To sign up, please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Happy Monday! There are only 88 days to walk for Penumbra Mental Health at this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk. ➡️Registration fee: £20 ➡️Fundraising Target: No minimum fundraising target ➡️Free Penumbra Mental Health t-shirt For more info please go to: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/glasgow
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Pleased to be able to share this great opportunity to join our team as a volunteer with @shnscotland.bsky.social . We are recruiting for volunteers for our online web chat service now.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
PENUMBRA 365 (ABERDEEN) SERVICE UPDATE - 12/01/26 - 10.15AM Good news. The doors to our Penumbra365 mental health hub in Aberdeen will re-open at 11am today. Due to ongoing localised flooding, please only travel for in-person support if it is safe for you to do so. #Aberdeen
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
SERVICE UPDATE - 10/01/26 - 9AM Our Penumbra365 face to face service in Aberdeen remains closed. If you need support with your mental health or wellbeing, please call (01224 074 550) or email (penumbra365@penumbra.org.uk) between 9am - 9pm. We are continuing to monitor the weather forecast.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New year, new challenge? Please consider taking part in one of the 2026 Kiltwalk events in April, June, August or September to support our pioneering work. For more information and to register, please go to: thekiltwalk.co.uk #Kiltwalk2026 #aberdeen #dundee #edinburgh #glasgow
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
PENUMBRA 365 SERVICE UPDATE Due to wintry weather conditions in Aberdeen, we have taken the decision to temporarily close our walk-in mental health service until further notice. Our phone line remains open every day (9am – 9pm): 01224 074 550 or email: penumbra365@penumbra.org.uk #Aberdeen
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Our free mental health hubs in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh are open every day this week, including Thursday 1 January. If you need extra support with your mental health and wellbeing this New Year, please get in touch. #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh #mentalhealthsupport #suicideprevention
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
As our thoughts turn to the New Year, you might like to join the first Swim Free Aberdeen sweem of 2026. The informal group’s first session of the year will take place at 10am on Thursday 1 January in Abbrrdeen. Thank you for making waves to support our cause. #Aberdeen #Openseaswimming
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Our mental health hubs remain fully open offering free support to anyone struggling over the festive period. Please share so everyone knows we are here for them this Christmas time in #Aberdeen #Dundee #Edinburgh #MentalHealthMatters #suicideprevention
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
More than 100,000 people have been referred to The Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme. We deliver 8 DBI services across Scotland, with over 30,000 referrals to date. For more information, please go to: www.dbi.scot/news/milesto...
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Penumbra Mental Health's CEO, Mike Burns, met with the First Minister John Swinney to hear about @ScottishGovernment plans for public service reform. Penumbra welcomes all opportunities to actively participate in shaping a sustainable future of essential services across Scotland.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Join us this hashtag#VolunteersWeek in celebrating our incredible volunteers like Logan. If he inspires you to volunteer with Penumbra as part of our Self-Harm Network Scotland find out more here: bit.ly/4jn5VLg
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We’re proud to be celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025 to thank all of our incredible volunteers across Penumbra. #VolunteersWeek
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We’ve been busy building #community throughout #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek We led a group creating a newsflash for the peer support community across mental health services, and hosted a craft night to celebrate our collective commitment to recovery, socialise and create art.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek the focus is community.The fantastic staff at our Hope Point Dundee service are thankful to LUSH for donating products we'll gift to people we support. It may be the most beautifully scented example of community having a positive impact on mental health.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
To kick off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek our CEO Michael Burns shares the ways that he protects his own mental health. We want to hear from you about steps you take to support your mental health. What will you be doing today, this week and beyond?
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
As a member of Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership, we've written to the First Minister outlining the crucial actions required from today’s Programme for Government to ensure that the mental health of the Scottish people is prioritised.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We were honoured to be invited to @uofgasbs.bsky.social to hear from a group of International Strategic Marketing students who chose Penumbra as their case study. It was invigorating to see our work through a different lens, and the students presented an excellent piece of course work.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
You don't need to be an expert to listen. If you know someone is experiencing distress you might be worried they are having thoughts of suicide. What if a conversation could save a life? youtu.be/cruZ_svP3FE?...
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What if a conversation about suicide could save a life?
YouTube video by Suicide Prevention Scotland
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Our people are incredible, but don’t just take our word for it. The dedication of our staff has been recognised recently by two of our key partners NHS Tayside and @PoliceScotland Massive congratulations to both teams, and thank you to our partners for nominating this work.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
We are excited to be the lead partner in a fantastic new initiative with our friends at Hillcrest. Working with Angus Health and Social Care Partnership we will provide peer support across #Angus for people who have symptoms of neurodevelopment (ND) conditions and are waiting for an assessment.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We are pleased to announce renewed funding for our Angus Justice Wellbeing Service. Working with our friends at Angus Health and Social Care Partnership this service, funded by Angus Alcohol and Drugs Partnership provides support for people experiencing poor mental health & alcohol/substance issues.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Read about B and discover why Self-Harm Network Scotland's Peer Practitioners gave her the confidence to seek support 💜
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We're demanding politicians from all parties lead with compassion and clarity after days of unjustified announcements drastically impacting those with mental health challenges.
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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We are delighted to share that we have achieved scores of 5 (very good) following a recent Care Inspectorate review of our Western Isles Nova service. We are super proud of our team and the hard work and dedication they have shown in supporting people across the #WesternIsles
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