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Scotland’s mental health and its context: adults 2009
- Authors:
- TAULBUT M, PARKINSON J, CATTO S, GORDON D
- Publisher:
- NHS Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 180p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Improving mental health is a national priority in Scotland. NHS Health Scotland was commissioned by the Scottish Government to establish a core set of sustainable mental health indicators to enable national monitoring. This report provides the first ever systematic assessment of the adult population’s overall mental health. The report has three objectives: to provide a description of the state of mental health and the associated contextual factors that influence it at a single point in time, using the most recent available data, to analyse time trends for each indicator over the last decade, where possible, and to identify differences within the adult population by selected dimensions of equality, where possible.
Scotland’s mental health and its context: adults 2009 - briefing
- Authors:
- TAULBUT Martin, PARKINSON Jane, CATTO Sonnda, GORDON David
- Publisher:
- NHS Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Improving mental health is a national priority in Scotland. In December 2007, NHS Health Scotland published a framework of 54 indicators to support and promote consistent and sustainable national monitoring of adult mental health and associated contextual factors in Scotland. The first systematic assessment using these indicators was published in February 2009. This briefing covers its key points.
Mental health officers survey, Scotland, 2008-09
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government National Statistics
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This Statistics Release presents for the first time, information in regard to Mental Health Officers (MHOs) in Scotland as official statistics. The survey data used in this report has been collected since annually since 2005, at Local Authority level. The survey has been developed each year with new questions being added when a need for further information has been identified There was a substantial under count of staffing in 2005, due to managers working as MHOs not being included, this report will present data from the 2006 survey onwards. The aim of the survey is to collect information about the number of qualified MHOs who are practising within Scotland on the 31 March for a given year. Practising is defined as using legislation directly in relation to working with clients, or potentially using legislation directly in relation to clients e.g. serving on rotas, during the previous 12 months.
Well? What do you think? (2008): The fourth national Scottish survey of public attitudes to mental wellbeing and mental health problems
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Sara, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 175p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The overall aims of the research were to examine the views and experiences of a representative sample of the adult Scottish population (reflecting age, gender, income, location, race and ethnic diversity) in relation to a spectrum of mental health-related issues; and to compare findings with other relevant survey data. The specific objectives of the research were to investigate people’s perceptions of their own general health and lifestyle, and to explore people’s understanding of mental wellbeing and mental health problems, and their understanding of factors affecting these, investigate people’s direct experience of mental health problems and recovery from mental health problems, investigate people’s sources of information on mental health problems, explore people’s attitudes to mental health problems, including the stereotypes and myths, explore people’s attitudes to those who experience specific symptoms of mental health problems, compare findings with the 2002, 2004 and 2006 surveys and, as far as data are comparable, with findings from similar surveys carried out in Scotland, in other parts of the UK and internationally. The survey was conducted among a random sample of 1,177 Scottish adults (aged 16+) between 14 November 2008 and 19 March 2009. All interviews were conducted face-to-face in respondents’ homes.
Well? What do you think? (2008): The fourth national Scottish survey of public attitudes to mental wellbeing and mental health problems
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Sara, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
To help inform the work of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing, and provide relevant baseline data, the then Scottish Executive commissioned the first Well? What do you think? survey in 2002. The survey was repeated in 2004 and 2006, with minor changes made to the questionnaire on each occasion. In 2008, the Scottish Government commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake the fourth survey. The survey was conducted among a representative sample of 1,177 adults aged 16+ in Scotland. Main findings are presented.
Towards a mentally flourishing Scotland: policy and action plan 2009-2011
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 56p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Scottish Government is committed to working to improve the mental health of Scotland’s people through ensuring that appropriate services are in place, but also by working through social policy and health improvement activity to reduce the burden of mental health problems and mental illness and to promote good mental wellbeing. This policy document deals with mental wellbeing as well as mental illness and mental health problems. The idea of mental wellbeing includes both how people feel - their emotions and life satisfaction - and how people function - their self acceptance, positive relations with others, personal control over their environment, purpose in life and autonomy. The six strategic priorities are: mentally healthy infants, children and young people, mentally healthy later life, mentally healthy communities, mentally healthy employment and working life, reducing the prevalence of suicide, self-harm and common mental health problems, improving the quality of life of those experiencing mental health problems and mental illness.
Explanatory guidance to the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Northern Ireland Office. Criminal Justice Directorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Northern Ireland Office
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 came into force in February 2009, introducing a number of changes to the law to provide better protection for all against unacceptable sexual behaviour. This guidance, which is non-statutory and is not legal advice, explains the purpose of each new offence and provides information about how the offences are intended to operate in practice, to provide some additional information to those who work with the law or need to know more about it for other professional reasons. It covers non-consensual sexual offences, sexual offences against children, sexual offences against a person with a mental disorder, prostitution, and miscellaneous sexual offences.
Lord Bradley's report on people with mental health problems or learning disabilities in the criminal justice system: the government's response
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Ministry of Justice
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ministry of Justice
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This response begins with a long introduction detailing the matters considered. A grid gives Bradley's recommendations, their status (accepted, accepted in principle or under review) and proposed action.
Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental health (care and treatment) (Scotland) act, 2003: a cohort study
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This evaluative research study was commissioned to explore the implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT Act). A team of independent researchers including 8 mental health service users undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. Using qualitative methods, the experiences and viewpoints of those subjected to compulsory care and treatment, of informal carers and families, and of a range of health and social care professionals and advocacy workers were explored in-depth. The findings should be read within the context of the research study undertaken, and care taken in generalising to different populations and areas. Main findings are presented.
Comparison of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) act 2007 (ASP) with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 (AWI) and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) act 2003 (MHCT)
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Three related Scottish act, the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (ASP), the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI), and The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (MHCT) are compared. Three tables are presented providing short extracts from each of the acts for comparison purposes. The extracts have been rephrased for ease of understanding. The tables cover who is subject to the provisions of the ASP, AWI and MHCT, short overview of orders, warrants and certificates, the principles of the acts, the duty to investigate/inquire, the duty to co-operate, entry to premises and visits, medical assessment, examination or treatment, examination of records, banning orders or interdicts, urgent action, and financial interventions.