30 years in mental health
Experience developed across mental health settings and support services.
About Green Ribbons
Meet Jean Pryde
Founder, Trainer & Mental Health Advocate
With over 30 years' experience in mental health, Jean founded Green Ribbons to make practical, compassionate training more accessible across Scotland.
Jean's story
A passion for people.
A passion for people.
A commitment to change.
Green Ribbons was created from a belief that the right conversations, the right support and the right training can make a meaningful difference.
Jean brings decades of experience in mental health settings, training and support, with an approach grounded in compassion, practical learning and everyday language.
People first
We lead with empathy, respect and humanity.
Practical impact
We focus on skills that people can use in real situations.
Inclusive & accessible
Training that meets people where they are.
Stronger together
Building more supportive workplaces and communities.
Experience & milestones
Over 30 years of making a difference
Green Ribbons
Practical mental health training created for organisations, workplaces and communities.
Today
Continuing to make mental health training accessible, relevant and supportive across Scotland.
What makes Green Ribbons differentHuman first.
Human first.
Skills for life.
Impact that lasts.
Real conversations, real relevance.
Training is grounded in real-life experience and everyday language, not jargon.
Practical skills people can use.
Useful tools and techniques that build confidence and support better conversations.
A partner in your longer-term goals.
Training can be shaped around your people, culture, priorities and context.
Organisations we've worked with
Diageo
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Rolls-Royce
The Macallan
Endometriosis UK
Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society
What we offer
Mental health training for different needs
Explore the main routes through Green Ribbons training. These options are pulled directly from the Training system, so they stay in step with the live course structure.
Scotland's Mental Health First Aid
In-depth training to help people understand mental health, recognise when someone may need support and respond with greater confidence.
ExploreMental Health Awareness Modules
Focused courses exploring individual areas of mental health in greater depth and building confidence in how people respond.
ExploreTailored Training
Training shaped around the needs of particular organisations, sectors and groups, with content adapted to the people in the room.
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Working across Scotland
Local understanding.
Local understanding.
Scotland-wide training.
Green Ribbons works with organisations and communities across Scotland, with training shaped around the people, setting and practical needs of each group.
Flexible delivery
At your workplace or venue
Training can be delivered where it works best for your people.
Within community settings
Practical sessions can be shaped around groups and local contexts.
Online where appropriate
Some training can be delivered remotely when that suits the group and course.
Who we work with
Health & Social Care
Education
Local Authorities
Third Sector
Workplaces
Communities
More of our work
Connected work, shared purpose
Green Ribbons sits alongside other work led by Jean that creates opportunities for connection, conversation and practical support.
Brilliantly Brave
Explore Brilliantly Brave, one of the wider initiatives connected with Jean and Green Ribbons.
Visit Brilliantly BraveThe Midlife Mingle
A community initiative bringing people together for conversation, connection and support.
Find The Midlife Mingle on FacebookLet's talk
Let's work together
Whether you're exploring training for your team or want to discuss a particular challenge, Jean would be happy to hear from you.
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