NHS 24 is encouraging people to take positive steps to support their mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Running from May 11 to 17, the week aims to encourage individuals across Scotland to take action, the national theme for this year, and focus on small, meaningful steps that can improve mental wellbeing.
These steps may include caring for one’s own mental health, checking in on others, or understanding how to access support services when needed.
As part of the week, NHS 24 is backing the Mental Health Foundation's call to consider one action for yourself, one for someone else, and one action for all of us.
Lauren Kennedy, lead nurse for mental health and learning disabilities at NHS 24, said: "Taking action can be as simple as doing something that helps you cope, chatting with a loved one, or knowing where to turn if your mental health feels overwhelming.
"Taking care of your mental health can start with just one action for yourself, like stepping outside for fresh air or practicing a calming technique when you’re feeling anxious.
"One action for someone else might be checking in on a friend or listening without judgement if they want to talk.
"And one action for all of us is knowing where to get urgent help.
"Support is available day and night, so No-one must face things alone."
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NHS 24 offers a range of support services, from digital wellbeing resources to urgent telephone assistance, all free and available to anyone in Scotland.
Lauren said: "Knowing where to turn can take away some of the fear at a difficult moment.
"Reaching out for help is a positive action and something that should be done as soon as support is needed."
More information about mental wellbeing resources and services is available on the NHS inform website.
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