The Matrix provides a summary of the information on the current evidence base for psychological therapies and interventions for Scottish services, guidance on well-functioning psychological therapies and intervention services, and advice on important governance issues.
The National Mental Health and Substance Use Protocol provides guidance for local interface documents and systems of care for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. The Scottish Government should ensure that each area has an agreed protocol in relation to the operational interfaces between mental health services ...
The best care and treatment of people with mental illness, learning disability, dementia and related conditions is not always straight forward. Every individual and every situation is different.We work with people who receive care and treatment, relatives/carers and professionals to produce guidance on the best practice in complex areas of mental health and incapacity law.
Our guidance and advice includes information on the practical operation of mental health and incapacity law, and reflect our findings around issues in current practice. ... The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 sets out ways that adults can be supported through a power of attorney, granted by them when they have capacity, or through ...
The new Core Mental Health Standards have been developed by the Scottish Government, working with a range of partners. These standards set out what people can expect from mental health services in Scotland. How the standards work. The Scottish Government heard from people who use and work in mental health services, who said there was a need for national quality standards across Scotland.
We work to develop evidence-based mental health policies to help to create a society in which everyone can enjoy good mental health. ... Scotland deserves good mental health for all. ... Increasing the visibility of seldom-heard groups in co-producing health economics research: guidance for civil society organisations;
Information about the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and what it may mean for you The Mental Health Act is the piece of law which ensures those with a mental disorder receive appropriate care, as well as help to manage their safety when vulnerable. Most people who have a mental disorder understand the… Continue reading >Mental Health Act
Many different factors can affect mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, and it's important to understand the full picture. Supporting a mentally healthy workplace - Mental health and the law You have legal responsibilities to protect your workers' mental health, through stress risk assessments, and to support people with mental health ...
VOX Scotland is a national membership organisation, open to all people in Scotland with lived experience of mental health difficulties. We represent the views of our 500+ individual, group, and associate members to politicians and health professionals – making sure that Scotland’s laws and mental health services reflect their needs and ...
What recovery looks like is unique to the individual who is experiencing mental health challenges. It can be described as a journey or as living a full life, with or without symptoms of mental ill-health. Evidence has shown CHIME - Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment - are vital components. The Scottish Recovery Network have a ...
We recently launched a new National Wellbeing Hub (wellbeinghub.scot) for the entire health and social care workforce – a first of its kind in the UK. This hub not only provides advice on self-care, but also promotes emotional and psychological wellbeing, addresses practical concerns and provides access to a bespoke digital coaching service to support the health, wellbeing and resilience of ...
This information applies to Scotland. What is mental health. Mental health is sometimes described as 'emotional health' or 'well-being'. It's an important part of overall health and can be adversely affected by life events such as the end of a relationship or a death, or by mental health problems such as anxiety or depression.
The main mental health legislation in Scotland is the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, a s amended by the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015. The 2003 Act applies to people who have a mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability. This is referred to in the Act as "mental disorder". The Act sets out:
VOX is Scotland’s national mental health advocacy organisation run by and for its members. Learn more about VOX. Mental Health and Climate Change - COP26 ... Increasing the visibility of seldom-heard groups in co-producing health economics research: guidance for civil society organisations; Kindness research briefing; Loneliness and Mental ...
The Scottish Government's approach to mental health from 2017 to 2027 – a 10 year vision. The Scottish Government's approach to mental health from 2017 to 2027 – a 10 year vision. ... Challenges with mental health have touched every life in Scotland: from a young person struggling in school, or a colleague absent from work, to an elderly ...
In 2022, there were 11 mental health in-patient suicides across Scotland, a rate of 5.9 suicides per 10,000 admissions. This was up from eight suicides in 2019, a rate of 3.7 per 10,000 admissions ...
Mental health problems, self-harm and suicide are major public health concerns. Following national strategic commitments to improve the response and follow-up support for adults in Scotland presenting to frontline services in emotional distress, this study describes the development of the first national Distress Brief Intervention, a multi-agency service to provide connected, compassionate ...
