Ask most people to tell you about the impact of research, and they’ll probably mention breakthroughs in medical treatments or cutting-edge advances in technology.

What many don’t realise is that the benefits are far more fundamental and far reaching to ordinary people in everyday life – improving systems, driving change, and ensuring progress in areas that will never move forward without it.

It’s even more effective when communities themselves take the lead and invest in using co-design to shape future services and research.

Community-based research is an innovative approach and is already making a difference right here in Scotland to address one of the world’s most pressing issues – mental health.

Globally, more than one billion people are affected by mental health challenges, and Scotland is no exception. Close to £1 million is being invested to reframe the conversation around mental health from one of........

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