Come and join us on the grounds of Leverndale Hospital for the fifth year of Meander for Mental Health! This year’s event will take place on Saturday 14 September and will offer the opportunity to explore our beautiful grounds, as well as green spaces in Crookston and the surrounding areas. With free events and activities happening all day, from guided walks to running, yoga, tai chi, dance and face painting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Meander for Mental Health is open to all, whether you live in the area, are an in-patient of the hospital or are a member of staff, visitor or carer, or anything in-between. You can come along by yourself or bring your friends and family, there’s fun to be had for all ages and abilities.

The event starts from 11:00am at the administration building (site entrance B), Leverndale Hospital and finishes at 3:00pm.

Please register for free at our Meander for Mental Health Eventbrite page. Everyone who registers and completes a walk will receive a goodie bag and our café is open for drinks and snacks throughout the event.  Walk maps are on the Meander for Mental Health Facebook page, and we also have led walks starting at 11:30am and 1.30pm at the administration building (site entrance B).

Angela Watson, Physiotherapy Lead, Leverndale Hospital said: “September 8 to 14 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and we’re encouraging people to take care of their mental health by taking part in outdoor activity in local green spaces.

“There’s so much to see along the walk routes from Leverndale’s beautifully upgraded pathways, greenspaces and commissioned mural artworks. Our 1.30pm walk will have a nature theme. We also have several activities booked for the day including a local fire engine, specialist bikes for all abilities, information on the upgrading of our grounds from the Design in the Dale group, live music and information stalls.”

Information on suicide prevention is available.