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Mental health strategy for Scotland 2012-15
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Mental illness is one of the top public health challenges in Europe as measured by prevalence, burden of disease and disability. It is estimated that mental disorders affect more than a third of the population every year, the most common of these being depression and anxiety. About 1-2% of the population have psychotic disorders, and across Europe 5.6% of men and 1.3% of women have substance misuse disorders. The ageing population is leading to an increase in the number of people with dementia, 5% of people over 65 and 20% of those over 80 years of age. In all countries, most mental disorders are more prevalent among those who are most deprived. The prevalence of mental disorders does not appear to be changing significantly over time, though more people are accessing treatment and support as understanding grows and the stigma of mental illness is reducing. This Scottish Government’s mental health strategy to 2015 sets out a range of key commitments across the full spectrum of mental health improvement, services and recovery to ensure delivery of effective, quality care and treatment for people with a mental illness, their carers and families.
Crossing the acts: the support and protection of adults at risk with mental disorder: across the Scottish legislative frameworks
- Author:
- KEENAN Tom
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Many adults with a mental disorder need access to care and treatment and adequate support and protection. However, the tenet of this work is that adults at risk with mental disorder require a dedicated and, sometimes, a specialist approach to support and protection; primarily because their needs and risks are particular and can be complex in nature. A response to risk in many cases may need access to a comprehensive range of legislative provisions and a broad and, sometimes, specialist framework of care and support. This book explores the risks of adults with a mental disorder and how the relative Scottish legislation, policy and practice frameworks interrelate to provide them with support and protection. The book explores the dilemmas, difficulties and deliberations, for those who protect and support adults at risk with mental disorder in Scotland across the various Acts.
New framework and nine million fund for mental health
- Author:
- GALBRAITH Sam
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 26.9.97, 1997, pp.5-6.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Describes the wide-ranging package of measures to improve the lives of people with mental health problems which was unveiled last week by the Scottish Office.
Services for the elderly with mental disability in Scotland. G.C. Timbury, Chair
- Authors:
- SCOTTISH HEALTH SERVICE PLANNING COUNCIL, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1979
- Pagination:
- 67p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Square 100
- Author:
- HARRIS Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article discusses new ways in which young people in Scotland are making their voices heard. The article focuses on the Snakes and Ladders project, developed by a Barnados support service for vulnerable young parents and tenants in Renfrewshire; and also briefly discusses the Participation Network and the In Ma Heid, Oot Ma Heid forum.
Success follows
- Author:
- MITCHELL David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.8.94, 1994, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Scotland has yet to embark on the wholesale closure of psychiatric hospitals but it is determined to learn the lessons from the south of the border, where vulnerable people such as Christopher Clunis have fallen through the net with tragic consequences. Considers the pitfalls to be avoided.
What's it worth now?: the social and economic costs of mental health problems in Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Scottish Association for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report evaluates the social and economic costs of mental health problems in Scotland. It focuses on the costs of health and social care for people with mental health problems, including services provided by the NHS and local authorities, and assesses the costs of output losses in the economy that result from the adverse impact of mental health problems on work and employment. The report examines the human costs of mental health problems, particularly their negative impact on quality of life, and outlines the prevalence of mental health problems in the workplace and the cost to employers from sickness absence, staff turnover and workplace interventions. It examines the importance of prevention, recognition, early identification, rehabilitation and awareness training in the workplace. Finally, it discusses the extent and cost of mental health problems among people not in work, and employment support for workless people. The report estimates the human costs to be £5.6 billion, output losses £3.2 billion, health and social care costs £1.9 billion - a total of £10.7 billion in 2009-2010.
Mind the gaps: meeting the needs of people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems; report of the joint working group
- Authors:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Scottish Advisory Committee on Alcohol Misuse
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 97p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This is is a report for people with deep-seated and multiple problems which often have complex and multiple causes. They have co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems and often occupy the margins of our society. Most can benefit from help and support of many types. But there are shortcomings and gaps in the help that is available. This report seeks to address them. The Working Group has taken account of the following policy initiatives, which already exist or are being developed; and all seek to narrow or close gaps in advice and support: towards social inclusion; towards a successful and sustainable economy, with good employment prospects, training experience and opportunities; towards reducing homelessness; towards targeted provision of housing support services; and towards creating equitable access to a range of care services, regardless of boundaries, and designed to meet the needs of people as clients or patients.
Mental health officer services: structures and supports
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The role of the Mental Health Officer (MHO) in Scotland has evolved in recent years as a consequence both of changes in the patterns of service provision for people with mental health problems or a learning disability and in response to changes and developments in legislation affecting these groups. The changing legislative and service landscape in mental health and learning disability poses significant challenges relating to the capacity and capability of current MHO services in Scotland.
Draft national care standards: consultation document - first tranche
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The proposal to develop National Care Standards for a wide range of social care provision was set out in the White Paper: Aiming for Excellence (March_1999). The standards need to be in place for the proposed new Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care. (S.C.R.C.) This consultation document sets out the first 3 draft National Care Standards for care of - Older People, People with Mental Health Problems and, Children and Young People. This first tranche focuses on standards in care homes. Subsequent tranches will cover other groups and also domiciliary and day services