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Mental health

Mental health and capacity reform: delivery plan october 2023 to april 2025.

Initial delivery plan for the Mental Health and Capacity Reform Programme, setting out a range of actions that are either underway or planned in the period up to April 2025.

Mental Health and Capacity Reform: delivery plan October 2023 to April 2025 - easy read

Easy read summary of the initial delivery plan for the Mental Health and Capacity Reform Programme, setting out a range of actions that are either underway or planned in the period up to April 2025.

National Care Service Forum 2023: follow-up questions and answers

On 30 October 2023, we hosted our annual National Care Service (NCS) National Forum in Glasgow. Here we have collected and answered some of the questions people asked on the day.

National Care Service Forum 2023: follow-up questions and answers - easy read

On 30 October 2023, we hosted our annual National Care Service (NCS) National Forum in Glasgow. In this easy read we have collected and answered some of the questions people asked on the day.

Zambia Non-Communicable Diseases Programme: call for proposals

This is a call for proposals and application form aimed at organisations who would like to deliver a grant for the International Development Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Health Programme in in Zambia on behalf of the Scottish Government. The deadline for applications is 5 July 2024.

Rwanda Non-Communicable Diseases Programme: call for proposals

This is a call for proposals and application form aimed at organisations who would like to deliver a grant to support community palliative care in Rwanda on behalf of the Scottish Government. The deadline for applications is 5 July 2024.

Support for football focused mental wellbeing programme

Health Secretary announces additional £100,000 for the initiative.

Access to counsellors in secondary schools and children and young people’s community mental health services – summary reports

An analysis of information provided by local authorities on the school counselling service and community mental health supports in their area.

Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023

Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023

Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future Strategy Summary

A five-year national strategy.

Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future Strategy: Implementation Plan Year One

Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future. Implementation Plan Year One 2024-2025.

Genomic medicine strategy 2024 to 2029

Our strategy for transforming genomic medicine across Scotland from 2024 to 2029.

Time Space Compassion in suicide prevention - practice stories - Volume 2

This the second collection of practice stories, illustrating the principles and supporting practices of Time Space Compassion - a relationship and person centred approach to suicide prevention.

Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Evidence Review

This is a national review of the scrutiny and assurance of mental health services in Scotland. The aim of this review is to map and assess current scrutiny arrangements, and to inform the Scottish Government’s considerations for how these may be strengthened.

Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Review: Response

The Scottish Government's response to the findings of the Mental Health Scrutiny and Assurance Review.

Substance use amongst inpatients on mental health wards: practical guide for mental health services

Guidance for NHS health boards providing inpatient mental health services on responding to substance use on mental health wards. This should be used in conjunction with existing local guidance for responding to substance use incidents on inpatient wards.

National Islands Plan: annual report 2023

The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.

£30 million mental health funding

Further community support for adults, children and young people.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response - child-friendly version

This report explains how the Scottish Government (SG) is responding to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concluding observations. These were published in 2023. This document will tell you about some of the things we are doing to make things better for children and their families in Scotland

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response

This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022

The Draft Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2024 - draft

Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 11 March 2024.

Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse

Funding for mental health and wellbeing services

Support for family mental health

Funding for perinatal and infant services.

Mental health and wellbeing delivery plan: equality impact assessment

Equalities impact assessment that aims to consider how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan either positively or negatively affects people with different Protected Characteristics.

Dementia strategy: initial 2-year delivery plan - 2024 to 2026

This delivery plan sets out how Scottish Government and COSLA will work with the voices of lived experience and delivery partners to begin to realise the vision for change set out in our new dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story

Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach

Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.

Perinatal and infant mental health programme board/Infant mental health implementation and advisory group final report

Final report of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Programme Board and the Infant Mental Health Implementation and Advisory Group which concluded in March 2023

National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read

Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.

National Good Food Nation Plan

The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.

National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation

We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.

National Care Service Forum 2023: report - easy read

This easy read report contains findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.

National Care Service Forum 2023: report

Findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.

Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview

This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.

Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation

We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.

Mental Health after Covid Hospitalisation (MACH) service: exploratory qualitative study

This qualitative research explores the MACH service from the perspective of practitioners and advisors involved in the set up and delivery of MACH with a view to understanding how the service has been implemented and developed since it was launched.

Endometriosis: lived experience insight report 2023

Details the findings from a series of endometriosis lived experience interviews. It seeks to raise awareness of endometriosis by providing an insight into experiences of accessing care and support across Scotland and how living with endometriosis can impact a person’s quality of life.

Primary care - mental health and wellbeing: outcomes and measures

The outcomes and measures framework provides an outline of outcomes, measures and indicators to demonstrate the system and people benefits associated with mental health in primary care provision.

Suicide prevention strategy: year one delivery plan 2023 to 2024

Year 1 delivery plan of Creating Hope Together, Scotland's suicide prevention strategy for 2023 to 2024.

NHS recovery plan: progress report 2023

An annual report for 2023 setting out progress on the NHS Recovery Plan 2021to 2026.

The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 1: main report

This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2022, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.

The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 2: technical report

This publication presents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2022.

The Scottish Health Survey 2022: summary report

Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2022 report.

Findings from a Peer Support and Learning Group pilot to support Trauma Informed Practice in Adult Social Care

This project explores whether a facilitated Peer Support and Learning (PSL) Group model is an effective method of supporting the implementation of trauma-informed and responsive practice in the adult social care sector, with a focus on residential care home settings.

National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Substance Use Pathfinders – Learning Report

Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed substance use service pathfinders projects.

National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Maternity Services Pathfinders - Learning Report

Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed maternity services pathfinder projects.

Mapping Of Professional Qualification Routes and Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities relating to Psychological Trauma, in the Children and Families Workforce

Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme, this research aimed to map the learner journeys of five sectors of the Children and Families workforce including School Nursing, Health Visiting, Children and Families Social Work, Residential Childcare and Secure Care.

Self harm strategy and action plan 2023 to 2027: easy read

Easy read version of Scotland's self-harm strategy and action plan (easy read version) which aims to provide kindness and understanding to anyone dealing with self-harm in any way, without being judged or treated badly.

Self harm strategy and action plan 2023 to 2027

Scotland's first dedicated self-harm strategy and action plan aims for anyone affected by self-harm, to receive compassionate support, without fear of stigma or discrimination. It is jointly owned by Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

Self harm strategy and action plan 2023 to 2027: equality impact assessment

A summary of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) which analysed a range of data and information to inform the development of, and consider the likely impact of, the self-harm strategy and action plan on groups with protected characteristics.

Mental Health Moratorium: consultation

The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill contains powers which would allow Scottish Ministers to create a Mental Health Moratorium. This would protect people with serious mental health issues from debt recovery action. We are seeking views on the proposed process for a Mental Health Moratorium.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: outcomes framework

The mental health and wellbeing outcomes framework underpins our strategy. It sets out the range of changes needed across society to improve mental health and wellbeing in Scotland, and will help monitor and evaluate progress as the Strategy is implemented.

Mental health and wellbeing : workforce action plan 2023-2025

Mental health and wellbeing workforce action plan setting out out how Scottish Government and COSLA will progress a range of activity to address key workforce issues.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: delivery plan 2023-2025

Mental health and wellbeing strategy delivery plan describing the work that we will undertake to improving mental health for everyone in Scotland covering the period 2023 to 2025.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: evidence summary

Narrative review of published evidence on the current situation and trends in mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. Complements engagement work with stakeholders, providing context for, and guiding the development of our mental health and wellbeing strategy and delivery plan.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: delivery plan 2023-2025 - easy read

Easy read version of the mental health and wellbeing delivery plan that sets out how the Scottish Government and COSLA will deliver the new mental health and wellbeing strategy.

Care and treatment of eating disorders - national specification: consultation

We are consulting on the draft national specification for the care and treatment of eating disorders in Scotland. Answering the consultation questions will help us refine the specification.

The Mental Health (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023: BRIA

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Mental Health (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.

Adults with Incapacity - delayed discharge: good practice guidance September 2023

Over the past 12 months Scottish Government have met with a wide range of health and social care partnerships from across the country to discuss Adults with Incapacity (AWI) delayed discharge rates. We have compiled examples of AWI delayed discharge good practice in this publication.

National Care Service: forum discussion guide - easy read

Guide to group discussions for people attending the National Care Service Forum 2023 in person. The Forum was at Glasgow Science Centre on 30 October 2023.

Mental Health (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023: equality impact assessment

Equality impact assessment results for the amendments to existing regulations to include the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service (NSAIS), also known as “Foxgrove”.

Forensic mental health services delivery reform - option appraisal process: final report

This is the final report of the Planning and Collaboration Short Life Working Group set up as part of the Scottish Government’s response to the final report of the independent review of delivery of forensic mental health services chaired by Derek Barron.

Mental Health (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

Initial assessment of the impact of the Mental Health (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service: Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.

Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023

This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.

Value based health and care: action plan

Sets out the actions to support health and care colleagues practise Realistic Medicine and deliver value based health and care, by focusing on outcomes that matter to people, optimising use of health and care resources, and contributing to a more sustainable health and care system.

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 amendments - Windrush Compensation Scheme: equality impact assessment

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the amendments to the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 in respect of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

Psychological therapies and interventions specification

Specification setting out the aims to improve the delivery of psychological therapies and interventions for everyone accessing and delivering these across Scotland.

Core mental health standards

These core standards support adult secondary services with the aim of improving quality and safety of mental health services for people in Scotland.

Adult secondary mental health services: consultation analysis

The new core mental health standards have been informed by the adult secondary mental health services public consultation analysis. The consultation results have been independently analysed to produce a full report and executive summary.

Psychological therapies and interventions specification: easy read summary

Easy read summary of the new national psychological therapies and interventions specification, setting out aims to improve the delivery of psychological therapies and interventions for everyone accessing and delivering these across Scotland.

Psychological therapies and interventions specification: consultation analysis

The new national psychological therapies and interventions specification has been informed by the public consultation analysis. The consultation results have been independently analysed to produce a full report and executive summary.

Adult secondary mental health services and psychological therapies and interventions specification: consultation analysis, key themes report

This executive summary report brings together the key themes identified in the consultation analysis reports for adult secondary mental health services and psychological therapies and interventions specification.

Core mental health standards: easy read summary

Easy read summary of the core mental health standards. Supporting adult secondary services with the aim of improving quality and safety of mental health services for people in Scotland.

National Care Service - keeping care support local part 1 – local services: regional forums - easy read findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part 1 – local services theme.

National Care Service - realising rights and responsibilities: regional forums - easy read findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy read report contains feedback on the realising rights and responsibilities theme.

National Care Service - making sure your voice is heard: regional forums - easy read findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.

National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - easy read findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service. The events covered five co-design themes. This easy-read report relates to feedback gathered from the Valuing the Workforce co-design theme events.

National Care Service - realising rights and responsibilities: regional forums - findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Realising Rights and Responsibilities theme.

National Care Service - making sure my voice is heard: regional forums - findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.

National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Valuing the Workforce theme.

National Care Service - information sharing to improve care support: regional forums - findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the information sharing to improve care support theme.

National Care Service - keeping care support local part 2 – community health care: regional forums - findings summary

In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part two - community health care theme.

Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board: final report

This report summarises the work of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board which was co-chaired by COSLA and Scottish Government. The Board oversaw reform across areas that impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Suicide Bereavement Support Service: evaluation report - year 2

This report covers Year 2 of the multi-year evaluation of the Suicide Bereavement Support Service (SBSS). It draws on two years of the evaluation to date while also providing additional learning and evidence on experiences and outcomes.

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults: projects awarded funding

Projects awarded funding in 2022 to 2023 (Year 2) of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.

National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland

Review report and recommendations from the Independent Review of Audiology Services in NHS Scotland. The Review was announced by the Scottish Government in January 2022 in the context of failings in the standards of care provided in the NHS Lothian Paediatrics Services.

Supporting Birth Parents fund

Corra Foundation to manage Birth Parent Support grants.

Adult Disability Payment - mobility component: consultation analysis

An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

Adult Disability Payment - mobility component: consultation analysis - easy read

Easy read version of the independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

iMatter Survey 2022: demographic data exploration

Independent report by Webropol providing detailed information and analysis of staff experience in health and social care across Scotland, broken down by protected characteristics (as stated in Equality Act 2010). This report compiles data from the 2021 and 2022 iMatter survey.

Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults: evaluation - easy read

Easy read version of the external evaluation of year one of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults.

Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults evaluation - year two: monitoring and reporting summary - easy read

Easy read version of the monitoring and reporting results for Year 2 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Communities Fund for Adults.

Whole Family Approach: rapid review of literature

Reviews the evidence on Whole Family Approaches to family support, focussing on examples of best practice in the context of substance use and implications for the training and learning development of substance use practitioners and wider workforce.

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults: year 2 - monitoring and reporting summary

Monitoring and reporting results for year two of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults: evaluation

External evaluation of year one of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.

NHS Scotland - climate emergency and sustainability: annual report 2021 to 2022

Report for 2021 to 2022 providing information on; greenhouse gas emissions arising from the operations of NHS Scotland, actions which have been taken or are underway to reduce NHS Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact, and actions to adapt to climate change.

Scottish Mental Health Law Review: our response - easy read

Easy read version of our response to the independent review of mental health, capacity and adult support and protection legislation, chaired by Lord John Scott KC.

National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

Suicide prevention action plan: 2023 to 2024 priorities

Priorities for year one (2023 to 2024) from Creating Hope Together: Scotland's suicide prevention action plan (June 2023).

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: executive summary

Executive summary of the new mental health and wellbeing strategy, laying out our vision for improving mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: easy read summary

Easy read summary of the new mental health and wellbeing strategy, laying out our vision for improving mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy

Strategy laying out our approach to improving mental health for everyone in Scotland.

Scottish mental health law review: our response

A response to the independent review of mental health, capacity and adult support and protection legislation, chaired by Lord John Scott KC.

Creating Hope Together - suicide prevention strategy and action plan: outcomes framework

The new suicide prevention outcomes framework underpins our strategy and offers an ambitious approach to setting out the range of changes needed across society to reduce suicide deaths in Scotland.

Scottish mental health law review: our response - summary

Simplified summary of a response to the independent review of mental health, capacity and adult support and protection legislation, chaired by Lord John Scott KC.

Enablers and barriers to trauma-informed systems, organisations and workforces: evidence review - appendices

Appendices to the rapid evidence review of the international literature published between 2016-2022 describing the enablers that support the effective implementation of trauma-informed approaches across different systems, organisations and workforces, as well as barriers.

Enablers and barriers to trauma-informed systems, organisations and workforces: evidence review

Findings of a rapid evidence review of the international literature published between 2016-2022 describing the enablers that support the effective implementation of trauma-informed approaches across different systems, organisations and workforces, as well as barriers.

Discovering meaning, purpose and hope through person centred wellbeing and spiritual care: framework

The framework reflects the considerable developments resulting from the increased professionalism in spiritual care over the last twenty years. It firmly establishes the role of spiritual care as an integral part of health and social care provision.

Allied Health Professions: disclosure guidance - easy read

Easy read version of guidance for anyone supporting individuals with criminal convictions and mental health conditions/learning disabilities into work, volunteering or education by providing the necessary knowledge, resources and guidance on the disclosure process.

Time Space Compassion - supporting people who are having a suicidal crisis: guide - easy read

Easy read version of the Time Space Compassion introductory guide to supporting people in suicidal crisis. It has been developed for use by people and services who regularly come into contact and support people in suicidal crisis.

Scottish Health Survey - information assurance and risk: data protection impact assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Scottish Health Survey.

Allied Health Professions: disclosure guidance - equality impact assessment

Results of the equality impact assessment conducted for the Allied Health Professions disclosure guidance.

Allied Health Professions: disclosure guidance

Guidance for anyone supporting individuals with criminal convictions and mental health conditions/learning disabilities into work, volunteering or education by providing the necessary knowledge, resources and guidance on the disclosure process.

Taking action on dementia.

New plan to improve quality of life.

New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story

The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change. This strategy was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and our wider partners. It is the culmination of eight months of engagement with people across Scotland, focussed on how we improve delivery

New dementia strategy for Scotland: summary

This summary of our New Dementia Strategy for Scotland (a 10-year vision for change) sets out the difference we want to make, prioritising how we improve delivery and impact, with a focus on enhancing community supports.

Coming Home implementation report: equality impact assessment

Record of the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) carried out in relation to the policy development of the Coming Home Implementation Report recommendations for people with learning disabilities and complex care needs.

Coming Home implementation: memorandum of understanding

Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and COSLA in relation to the Coming Home Implementation Dynamic Support Registers for people with learning disabilities and complex care needs.

Suicide prevention strategy and action plan: consultation analysis

Analysis of responses during consultation period of the development of Creating Hope Together: Scotland's suicide prevention strategy and action plan.

£15 million mental health funding

Community support for third year of fund to help more projects.

Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

National Review of Eating Disorder Services Implementation Group: final report

Final report of the National Review of Eating Disorder Services Implementation Group. The Group was established to develop the early approach for taking forward the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services.

Scottish Health Survey (2024 onwards): content review

We ran this questionnaire review in order to seek users' views on the content of the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) from 2024 onwards.

National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022

The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.

NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report

In 2021, there was a recognised need to improve experiences and outcomes for autistic adults, adults with ADHD and those with co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions in Scotland. This report details innovative and new ways of working towards these goals, including future recommendations.

Time Space Compassion - supporting people experiencing suicidal crisis: introductory guide

Introductory guide to the Time Space Compassion principles and approach - a relationship and person centred approach to improving suicidal crisis. It has been developed for use by people and services who regularly come into contact and support people experiencing suicidal crisis.

Time Space Compassion - supporting people experiencing suicidal crisis: stories in practice - volume 1

This is a collection of practice stories, illustrating the principles and supporting practices of Time Space Compassion - a relationship and person centred approach to improving suicidal crisis support.

Voice of the Infant: best practice guidelines and infant pledge

Co-produced by a short-life working group, on behalf of the Infant Mental Health Implementation and Advisory Group, which is part of the Scottish Government’s Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Programme Board.

The Carer's Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Draft Regulations 2023

Where Scottish Ministers propose to make regulations under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, they must make proposals publicly available. This page contains draft Carer Support Payment (Scotland) 2023 regulations which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 3 March 2023.

Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024

Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.

Dementia strategy - national conversation: what people told us

High-level summary of the collective written and oral evidence we received on our national conversation to information a new dementia strategy. It outlines the range of responses received, as well as the evidence-based rigour we brought to this analysis through using thematic analysis techniques.

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund - year 1: projects awarded 2021 to 2022

List of projects awarded in 2021 to 2022, for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill: scoping work analysis 2022 - easy read

Easy read version of a report summarising the findings of the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill pre-consultation exercise.

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill: scoping analysis 2022

This report summarises the findings of the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill pre-consultation exercise. It is an analysis of 30 workshops carried by Scottish Government and its partners with people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Choosing a care home on discharge from hospital: guidance

Refreshed guidance for health boards, local authorities and Integration Authorities on supporting patients and families through the process of choosing a care home on discharge from hospital.

Health and social care: data strategy

Scotland’s first data strategy for health and social care, setting out how we will work together in transforming the way that people access their own data to improve health and wellbeing; and how care is delivered through improvements to our systems.

Health and social care: data strategy - executive summary

Executive summary of the data strategy for health and social care.

Mental health and wellbeing strategy: consultation analysis - executive summary

In spring 2023, we will publish a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which will be informed by the public consultation analysis. The consultation results have been independently analysed to produce a full report, supplementary report, and executive summary.

More funding to help parents and infants at risk

Supporting perinatal and infant mental health.

Perinatal and infant mental health services: update

Outlines the development of services in perinatal and infant mental health across each health board in Scotland as of August 2022. It covers mother and baby units, community perinatal mental health, maternity/neonatal psychological interventions and infant mental health.

Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside's Mental Health Services

Final Report from the Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside's Mental Health Services.

Mental health festive support

Help for those who may need it.

Coronavirus Act 2020: Named Person - witnessing of signatures

Guidance on the implementation of temporary emergency powers which temporarily removes the requirement for a nominated person to have their signature witnessed by a prescribed person.

National carers strategy

Unpaid care is vital to how social care is provided in Scotland, and the value of the dedication and expertise of carers cannot be overstated. This strategy sets out a range of actions to ensure they are supported fully in a joined up and cohesive way.

National carers strategy: executive summary

Rare disease action plan.

Scotland’s first action plan for rare disease sets out the actions that we, our NHS, partners and stakeholders will take to improve the lives of people in living with a rare disease. The plan supports the shared priorities of the 2021 UK Rare Diseases Framework.

Adult secondary mental health services - quality standards: consultation

We want to hear your views on the draft quality standards for adult secondary mental health services. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us write the final standards and develop how we measure if these standards are being met.

Delivery of psychological therapies and interventions - national specification: consultation - easy read

We want to hear your views on their new outcomes for psychological therapies and interventions. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us write the final outcomes.

Adult secondary mental health services - quality standards: consultation - easy read

We want to hear your views on their new standards for adult secondary mental health services. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us write the final standards.

Delivery of psychological therapies and interventions: national specification

We want to hear your views on the draft specification for psychological therapies and interventions. We have asked a series of questions, and your answers to these will help us refine the final specification and develop how we will measure if the specification is being met.

Inpatient census 2022: hospital based complex clinical care and long stay

Results from the Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care (HBCCC) and Long Stay Census, carried out in April 2022. The data was collected as part of the Inpatient Census.

Inpatient census 2022: parts one and two

Results of the sixth Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatient Census and Out of Scotland NHS Placements Census, 2022.

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill - Lived Experience Advisory Panel: recruitment information

We are looking to recruit neurodivergent people to take part in a panel that will help us design an inclusive consultation for a new proposed bill.

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill - Lived Experience Advisory Panel: recruitment information - easy read

Substance use and mental health concerns - the way ahead: rapid review recommendations.

A set of independent recommendations to the Scottish Government on how to improve care for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. It forms part of a wider rapid review of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns in Scotland.

Drug and alcohol services - co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns: literature and evidence review

Review of the existing evidence on co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns and the integration of mental health and substance use services relevant to a Scottish context. It forms part of a wider rapid review of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns in Scotland.

Drug and alcohol services - co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns: survey

This report presents the results of a survey of individuals working within services that provide support to people who use drugs or alcohol. It forms part of a wider rapid review of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns in Scotland.

Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP) 2021/22 annual returns: summary report

Summary of responses to the Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) annual survey. Its main aim is to evidence progress of the National Mission by providing information on the activity undertaken by ADPs.

Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation - easy read

This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.

Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation

Care in the digital age: delivery plan 2022 to 2023.

The national delivery plan describes activities supporting Health Boards, HSCPs, local authorities, primary care, social care, social work, and care providers to offer new or improved services, whether through improved systems and infrastructure, or access to digital services.

Scottish Health Survey 2021 published

Scotland’s Chief Statistician released The Scottish Health Survey 2021 today. This publication provides information on the health of adults and children in Scotland.

The Scottish Health Survey 2021: summary report

Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2021 report.

The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 2: technical report

This publication pesents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2021.

The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 1: main report

Presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2021, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.

Scottish Carer's Assistance: consultation analysis

Independent analysis of responses to the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation, a new Scottish benefit which will replace Carer’s Allowance, and be delivered by Social Security Scotland. The consultation was undertaken between 28 February 2022 and 23 May 2022.

Infant mental health: evidence review

This report covers the key findings of a rapid literature review of UK research on infant mental health, in addition to interviews with members of infant mental health clinical teams in NHS Fife and NHS Lanarkshire.

New custodial unit for women

Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.

A new story for Dementia

Voices of people with dementia, their families and carers to shape new strategy.

Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032

Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.

Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025

Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan covering the period from 2022 to 2025.

Suicide Prevention Strategy – ‘Creating Hope Together’

New approach to reducing suicide in Scotland.

Extra support for mental health at work

Employers given tools to understand and improve mental health of workers.

Mental health workers: quarterly performance reports

Quarterly performance updates for action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy which confirms the number of (Whole Time Equivalent) mental health workers in post.

Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS): information

This leaflet provides information on how to Self-refer to a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS). It provides information on accessing healthcare through NHS Scotland for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.

Victims will benefit from key support

£48m funding underlines government commitment.

Strokes: progressive stroke pathway

The progressive stroke pathway, produced by the National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS), sets out a vision of what progressive stroke care in Scotland should comprise.

Additional funding for Community mental health

£6 million to meet demand for mental health projects.  

New vision for justice

Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.

Help for people living with dementia

Extra £1 million will help people shape the services they need.

Looking after social work and social care staff

New £1 million fund for workforce wellbeing.

Increasing mental health support in GP practices

Funding to reach £40 million a year.

Mental health over the festive season

Support available for those who may be struggling.

Record £18 billion for health and social care

Budget focus on pandemic recovery.

£15 million to help improve mental wellbeing

New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched.

Improving response for people at risk of suicide

Group to drive forward approach.

Caring for those who care for us

Wellbeing support for staff in health and social care.

Recognising the impact of trauma

Funding for services to help support those affected

Education recovery

Setting out the way forward.

Tackling mental health stigma and discrimination

See Me awarded continued funding.

Funding for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Support for children and young people with mental health issues, and those with neurodevelopmental support needs.

Children and young people - national neurodevelopmental specification: principles and standards of care

Seven standards for services to support children and young people who have neurodevelopmental profiles with support needs and require more support than currently available.

Funding to enhance football mental wellbeing programme

Changing Room – Extra Time launched.

NHS Recovery Plan

More than £1 billion to improve care and tackle backlog.

Women's Health Plan

Tackling inequalities and improving health.

Prehabilitation for cancer patients

£270,000 pilot scheme gives pre-treatment support.

Additional funding to help people with eating disorders

£5 million to help respond to increased cases.

Scoping review of intensive psychiatric inpatient care provision for young people in Scotland: report

Report on a scoping review of intensive psychiatric inpatient care provision for young people in Scotland.

Dementia - health and social services staff: framework - Promoting Excellence 2021

Promoting Excellence 2021 is a framework for all health and social services staff working with people with dementia, their families and carers.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) dementia action plan: equality impact assessment - summary

This equality impact assessment summary focuses on our national action plan to continue to support recovery for people with dementia and their carers. The document summarises evidence around equalities categories and outlines a number of actions required to ensure equitable access to the plan.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) dementia action plan: equality impact assessment

This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers evidence around equalities categories and outlines a number of actions required to ensure equitable access to the policies in our national action plan to continue to support recovery for people with dementia and their carers.

Eating disorder services review: summary recommendations

Report and recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services.

Improving support for people with an eating disorder

National review of services published.

Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships

Over £3 million for money advice services in GP surgeries.

Mental health support for hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Funding to establish network of clinicians.

Perinatal mental health - peer support: action plan – 2020 to 2023

The Peer Support in Perinatal Mental Health Action Plan is a follow up to Review of the evidence for Peer Support in Perinatal Mental Health Report which was published in October 2020.

More mental health workers recruited

Improving access to dedicated professionals.

Mental health strategy: third annual progress report

Our third progress report on the mental health strategy 2017 to 2027.

Independent Forensic Mental Health Review: final report

This final report sets out the Review's recommendations for change. A summary and easy read version are also available.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health tracker study - wave 2 report

Wave 2 findings (data collected from 17 July and 17 August 2020) indicate increased rates of suicidal thoughts, no significant changes in rates of depression or anxiety, and an improvement in most other indicators of mental health and wellbeing, compared to Wave 1 (data from 28 May to 21 June 2020)

Community mental health and wellbeing supports and services: framework

This framework sets out a clear broad approach for the support that children and young people should be able to access for their mental health and emotional wellbeing within their community.

Suicide prevention action plan 2018 - 2020: review

A review of progress made on Every Life Matters, Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan (SPAP) 2018 – 2021, over the period September 2018 to October 2020.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - dementia and COVID-19: national action plan - easy read

This Plan, written in partnership with COSLA and key stakeholders, explains how the Scottish Government is working with others to support people with dementia and their families to get the right care, treatment and support at the right time as we come through and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental health transition and recovery plan: CRWIA Stage 1

Children's Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) stage 1 screening document for Children and Young People's Mental Health policy, confirming the need for a full assessment to take place in response to the recently published mental health transition and recovery plan.

Enhanced support for people in emotional distress

Local services continue to expand.

Over £16 billion investment in health

Funding for NHS, mental health and drug services.

Mental health support for health and social care staff

Frontline workers to get specialist help.

Strengthening support for people with dementia and their carers

New dementia recovery plan published.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - dementia and COVID-19: action plan

This national action plan plan sets out how we will build on our national response to the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020 and how we will continue and expand that response in 2021 to continue to support recovery for people with dementia and their carers.

Mental health support for veterans

More funding for services.

Coronavirus Act 2020 - impact on mental health legislation: update

An update from the Mental Health Directorate on the Coronavirus Act 2020 as it relates to Scottish mental health legislation.

More mental health support for students

Extra £1.32 million to improve wellbeing.

Children and young people’s mental health

£15 million to help with impact of pandemic.

Peer support in perinatal mental health: evidence review

This internship project report reviews the evidence base for peer support in perinatal mental health, considering evidence of effectiveness, models of support currently in place and potential ways of further developing peer support in Scotland.

Supporting Scotland’s mental health recovery

Addressing the psychological impact of the pandemic.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan - summary

This summary document highlights our key commitments to respond to the mental health impacts of COVID-19 as set out in the full plan.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan

This plan outlines our response to the mental health impacts of COVID-19. It addresses the challenges that the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, on the population’s mental health.

Supporting and celebrating different minds

£250,000 funding to help people with autism.

Mental health support for COVID-19 patients

National network to ensure long-term recovery.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health needs of hospitalised patients - report

Dr Nadine Cossette, liaison psychiatrist, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, was commissioned to examine mental health needs of patients hospitalised due to COVID-19. Her report contains analysis of need and recommendations for action to support recovery.

Support for self-isolating students

Minister says physical and mental wellbeing the priority

Suicide prevention leadership group: second annual report

The second annual report of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG).

Scottish Health Survey 2019 published

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the Scottish Health Survey 2019, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.

Strengthening support for school staff

Package will include help with mental health.

Independent Forensic Mental Health Review: interim report

This interim report describes the evidence gathered during the review’s consultation phase. A summary and easy read version are also available.

More mental health support for health and social care staff

New helpline will provide round the clock service.

Supporting adult survivors of in care childhood abuse

Additional funding to extend services.

Admission to adult mental health wards for under 18's - adaptation for Scotland: guidance

Best practice guidance to aid implementation of s23 of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)( Scotland) Act 2003 which places a duty on health boards to provide sufficient services and accommodation to meet the needs of young people under 18 when they are admitted to hospital for treatment of a mental disorder.

Supporting mental health and wellbeing

Community projects given £8 million to help combat isolation.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): use of clinical frailty scale - letter from Principal Medical Officer

Letter from the Prinicipal Medical Officer Dr Mitchell to NHS Boards, to ensure clarity in relation to the use of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) and the use of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) with younger patients, those with a stable long term physical need, learning disability or autism.

Unique support for health and social care

New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): principles for mental health services - letter from Minister for Mental Health

Letter from Clare Haughey MSP, Minister for Mental Health, to health boards and local authorities including a set of principles, building on existing Mental Health Act principles, designed to support active local decision making and promote consistency during COVID-19 mobilisation.

Supporting mental health

Further investment to help children and families during pandemic.

Support for autistic people

Funding boost for specialist organisations to deal with coronavirus pressures.

Support for perinatal mental health

Funding for charities to help families.

New mental health support

Helping people cope during COVID-19.

Scotland's Mental Health First Aid – Young People – Year 3 report

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid – Young People – Year 3 report

Mental health first aid for young people: year 2 report

Information about mental health first aid for young people.

Scotland's Mental Health First Aid – Young People – Year 1 report

Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid – Young People – Year 1 report

Review of eating disorder services

Recommendations expected in Spring 2021.

Mobile screen exposure can lead to poor sleep

Report highlights impact on young people’s mental health.

Scottish Budget 2020-21

Tackling the climate emergency and protecting public services.

Improving mental health services for young people

Plan to ensure consistent high standards.

Support for mental health services at NHS Tayside

Range of actions implemented ahead of independent inquiry report.

Factors affecting children’s mental health and wellbeing: findings

Results from the 2015- 2017 Realigning Children's Services Wellbeing Surveys into factors effecting mental health and wellbeing amongst children and young people in Scotland.

Support for mental health at Christmas

Reducing stress and anxiety.

Mental Health First Aid: data protection impact assessment

A data protection impact assessment for the internal staff Mental Health First Aid procedure.

Mental Health Strategy annual forum: ministers speech

The Minister for Mental Health Clare Haughey addresses the Mental Health Strategy annual forum on 27 November 2019.

Improving perinatal mental health

Charities to support more women and families.

Mental health in schools

Dedicated counselling service for pupils.

Mental health strategy 2017-2027: second progress report

Our second progress report on the Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027.

Funding to appoint counsellors in colleges and universities.

Developing the mental health research landscape in Scotland: working paper

Working paper setting out our ambitions for improving the quality and quantity of mental health clinical research in Scotland.

New President of Mental Health Tribunal

Laura Dunlop QC appointed.

Inpatient Census 2019: parts one and two

Results of the fifth Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatient Census and Out of Scotland NHS Placements Census, 2019.

Suicide prevention leadership group: annual report 2019

The first annual report of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group.

Scottish Health Survey 2018 published

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released The Scottish Health Survey 2018, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.

New group to help prevent suicide

Lived experience panel announced.

Mental health support for new mums

Rollout of £1 million for counselling and befriending.

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Programme Board: delivery plan 2019-2020

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Programme Board delivery plan for 2019 to 2020.

Identifying and responding to trauma

Training for frontline service staff.

Children and Young People's Mental Health Task Force: recommendations

Recommendations from Children and Young People’s Mental Health Task Force to Scottish Government and COSLA.

Support for emergency responders

Wellbeing and resilience programme extended to emergency services.

Improvements to psychosis services

New proposals for the early treatment of psychosis.

Supporting young mums

New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership.

New social media advice for young people

Scottish Government funds innovative project on screen time.

Suicide prevention training launched

Football clubs to receive training for players and staff.

Mental health pilot project extended

Distress Brief Intervention programme available to 16 and 17-year-olds.

Addressing body image

Group to examine impact on mental health.

Investment in social media support

New steps to support young people’s mental health.

Increasing support for those with autism

Improving awareness and diagnosis.

Review of the Mental Health Act

Future direction of mental health and incapacity legislation.  

Keys to life: implementation framework and priorities 2019-2021 - easy read version

New framework to implement the 'Keys to life' learning disability strategy.

Improving mental health services

Delivery of forensic mental health services to be reviewed.

Mental health care for new mums

Funding to improve standards.

Increase in mental health workforce

Progress towards 800 additional workers in key settings.

Mental health: PfG delivery plan

Sets out the approach to the mental health commitments in the Programme for Government.

Helping disabled people into employment

Social Security Scotland will learn from Scotland-India partnership

Mental health strategy 2017-2027: first progress report

Our first progress report on the Mental Health Strategy 2017 to 2027.

Children and Young People's Mental Health Task Force: preliminary view and recommendations from the Chair

This preliminary, exploratory phase has formed Dame Denise Coia's initial recommendations and will inform setting up the Task Force structure needed to take forward the work of making real improvement.

Suicide prevention action plan: every life matters

The new action plan has been designed to continue the work from the 2013-2016 suicide prevention strategy and the strong downward trend in suicide rates in Scotland.

Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027

The Scottish Government's approach to mental health from 2017 to 2027 – a 10 year vision.

The Scottish Strategy for Autism

Scottish Strategy for Autism to ensure that progress is made across Scotland in delivering quality services for people with autism and their families.

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Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster

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29th February 2024

Wellcome trust Mental health research funding opportunities

22nd August 2023

Digital Pioneers Mental Health Fund Open for Applications in Scotland

15th May 2023

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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

About the fund.

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults (the Fund) was established in October 2021 and to date has distributed around £36 million to community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. 

Funding for a third year of funding (£15 million) was announced in April 2023 .

The Fund has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention, and aims to support grass roots community groups in tackling mental health inequalities and challenges such as social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention, poverty and inequality.   Year 3 will see a continued focus on responding to the cost-of-living crisis.

This Scottish Government fund is delivered and managed by Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in partnership with a range of public bodies such as integrated health and care authorities,  Community Planning Partnerships and local mental health leads.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FUND IN YOUR AREA, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TSI .

Read more about the fund:

• Year 1 monitoring report and  easy read version
• Summary of year 1 Funded projects
• External evaluation of year 1 of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults and  easy read version
• Year 2 monitoring report and  easy read version

The Scottish Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing page can be accessed here

How to Access the Fund

All local application processes for 2023/24 funding will be live by 29 September 2023.

Third-sector organisations will be able to apply to access the funding via their local Third Sector Interface (TSI).  You can find out about local application processes by contacting TSIs directly.   FIND YOUR LOCAL TSI HERE

Prospective applicants are advised that applications will be made via their local TSI and NOT via the TSI Scotland Network.

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£120 million investment in Mental Health Recovery and Renewal Fund

First published on 19 February 2021

• Mental health

Public Health Scotland (PHS) welcomes the announcement from Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey of the £120 million of funding for the Mental Health Recovery and Renewal Fund. The funding is aimed at improving how people can manage their mental health with appropriate early support and be referred to additional support when required.

Claire Sweeney, Director of Place and Wellbeing at PHS, said:

"This funding for mental health reflects the unprecedented challenges we have all faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact the pandemic has had on all our lives means mental health and wellbeing must be central to Scotland's recovery across our communities including the recovery of all those involved in the COVID-19 response. That’s one of the reasons why PHS has prioritised mental wellbeing as part of our strategic plan 'A Scotland where everybody thrives'."

As everyone in Scotland continues to follow coronavirus restrictions and stop the spread of the virus, it is vitally important to remember to take steps to look after your mental health too. For advice and tips on doing this, please visit the Clear Your Head website (external website) .

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We aim to contribute to the mental health evidence base by:

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• translating this research to further understanding of what works, transferring interventions to other populations and places at a scale that maximises benefit and impact, and including mental health in all policies

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Uncertain times: anxiety in the uk and how to tackle it.

This briefing looks at the prevalence and rates of anxiety amongst different groups of people, and the current key drivers and risk factors for anxiety. It also considers the main ways of coping with anxiety and provides recommendations to governments across the UK for preventing anxiety.

The economic case for investing in the prevention of mental health conditions in the UK

Our report with the London School of Economics and Political Science provides evidence from the UK and around the world that proves prevention interventions work.

Surviving or Thriving? The state of the UK's mental health

This report aims to understand the prevalence of self-reported mental health problems, levels of positive and negative mental health in the population, and the actions people take to deal with the stressors in their lives.

Supporting and expanding green social prescribing to address mental health inequalities in London

London has lots of green space, but not everyone can get to it. Our report suggests ways to expand green social prescribing across London to help people benefit from green spaces.

Prevention and mental health report

This report provides an understanding of the evidence for prevention and mental health so that we can address the greatest health challenge of our times.

Tackling social inequalities to reduce mental health problems

This report describes the extent of inequalities contributing to poor mental health in the UK today. It explains how certain circumstances interact with our own risks and discusses communities that are facing vulnerabilities.

Fundamental facts about mental health 2016

A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health.

Relationships in the 21st century: the forgotten foundation of mental health and well-being

This report explores relationships across the life course, why they matter and the importance of being part of a community.

The impact of traumatic events on mental health

This report explores the impact traumatic events have on our mental health and provides advice on coping with trauma.

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Thriving learners.

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See Me Scotland

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The Mental Health Foundation is the evaluation and learning partner for Barnardo’s Core Priority Programme in mental health and wellbeing.

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Using funding from Jingle Jam, we conducted an exciting new study exploring the link between video games and mental well-being.

Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic Study

Between 2020-2022, working with partners, the Mental Health Foundation led a ground-breaking, long-term, UK-wide research study of how the pandemic affected people’s mental health.

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Mid-week roundup 06/06/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

Welcome to your weekly roundup of funding, events, and webinars we’ve shared with our followers over @MHRIncubator. Here’s what’s coming up on the horizon for mental health research.

Mid-week roundup 29/05/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

NIHR Pre-doctoral Fellowships

Are you looking to launch your research career pre-PhD? Opening in January/February annually, the NIHR pre-doctoral fellowship aims to support clinical and non-clinical professionals on their path to becoming future leading researchers. The year-long fellowship helps recipients to develop the necessary skills and experience they might need before starting a PhD. The funding is generally…

Mid-week roundup 22/05/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

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NIHR Development and Skills Enhancement Award (DSE)

Are you an early to mid career researcher looking to boost your research skills? The NIHR Development and Skills Enhancement Award (DSE) could be the right funding for you. The DSE award is a regularly occurring opportunity, aimed at early to mid-career researchers, to help them develop skills or experience necessary for the next steps…

Weekly roundup 12/04/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

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Wellcome Neuroscience and Mental Health

This is some advance warning about a grant programme due to launch in mid April which will be of particular interest to clinical professionals working in mental health who want to take a neuroscience based approach to their research. The scheme has a novel matchmaking approach and is focused on tackling anxiety, depression and/or psychosis…

NIHR HTA funding for addiction support services

This one is for our new addiction research followers! The NIHR have announced a new funding scheme within the Health Technology Assessment programme titled: Facilitated access to mutual aid for adults with problem alcohol and drug use. This will be the first stage of a 2 stage application to commission a trial delivering a mutual aid…

Weekly roundup 22/03/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

There are some funding schemes out there that can set up early career researchers and provide support for those tricky few years before research independence. The thrice yearly Wellcome Early-Career award is one of them, and therefore should be of significant interest to mental health and addiction ECRs. Even if it might seem a far…

Weekly roundup 15/03/24: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

Application Development Award for Health and Care Professionals

Calling all registered health and care professionals! The NIHR recently launched a funding call specifically to help you prepare for a research grant application on any of NIHR’s funding streams. This is a great opportunity for anyone working on the front line of delivery who wants to develop a research component to your career by…

Launchpad Grants in Mental Health

This one is for all you mid career mental health researchers – apply for up to £100,000 to support research over a period of up to 2 years from the Medical Research Foundation’s Launchpad Grants. The applications can be from any area of mental health research, but the Medical Research Foundation is particularly encouraging applications…

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Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme – Postdoctoral launching research fellowship

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NIHR Three Research Schools’ Mental Health – Investigator led call

NIHR’s Three Schools Mental Health programme has just announced that it has launched its second phase of funding calls with an additional £4.98m available, so we thought we would do a little overview about each offering to help you understand more as they are really great opportunities. The first of the three open calls is…

Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme- Masters Fellowships

The Three NIHR Research Schools have announced a further £4.98m of additional funding for phase two of their support programme for mental health research. This funding is available in the form of 3 structured open calls, at the moment, each aimed at people at different stages in their research career. This one is for 8…

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Mental Health Research UK – PhD Scholarship Competition 2025

This is a great opportunity for mental health researchers focusing on maternal mental health who are wanting to supervise a PhD student.  Just for clarity: The application is for universities in the UK to apply for funding to host the scholarships, they are not open to potential PhD candidates to apply for. Mental Health Research…

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NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund Round 2

This is a key one for ECRs in mental health research – the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund is back for round 2! Read on for more info on why it is so useful. What is it? The fund is aimed at providing short term, 12 month, support to enable researchers to carve out time or…

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NIHR RfPB call for AHP led projects

Calling all ECR AHPs working in mental health research: the NIHR is launching its latest round of its research for patient benefit (RfPB) call this week on 13 December – this time focusing on projects which are led by allied health professionals! This is a perfect funding scheme to apply for for AHPs working in…

NIHR Doctoral Fellowship webinar

Are you wanting to take your mental health research career to the next level and thinking of applying to the NIHR Doctoral Fellowship? The current round is open until 1300hrs, 1 February 2024. However, it comes up twice a year in April and October so check out these resources and be ahead for the next…

Weekly roundup 8/12/23: events, funding, & opportunities in mental health research

NIHR Undergraduate Internship Programme

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White   House Shares Government, Private Sector, Academic, and Non-Profit Actions to Accelerate Progress on Mental Health   Research

The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis impacting Americans of all ages. To tackle this crisis, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken bold steps to transform how mental health is understood, accessed, and treated. Under President Biden’s Unity Agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration released a comprehensive mental health strategy and mental health research priorities . These steps aim to make mental health care more affordable and accessible and improve health outcomes for all Americans.  

As a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called on government agencies, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and academia to share the actions they are taking to expand and improve mental health research in the United States. These actions address key research priorities and move us closer to a future where every American has access to the best available care when and where they need it.

Government Actions

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund’s Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) Program announced 25 community-led research awards. The ComPASS program provides an unprecedented opportunity for communities to lead innovative intervention projects that study ways to address the underlying structural factors that affect health and health equity. Awards include research focused on addressing stigmatization of behavioral health and services and improving access to behavioral health services in Hispanic, low-income, rural, and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Program for Schizophrenia (AMP SCZ) released its first research data set — AMP SCZ 1.0 —through a collaboration of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Foundation for NIH, the Food and Drug Administration, and multiple public and private partners. To improve the understanding of schizophrenia and to identify new and better targets for treatment, AMP SCZ established a research network that examines trajectories for people who are at clinical high risk for psychosis. The network also develops psychosis prediction algorithms using biomarkers, clinical data, and existing clinical high risk-related datasets.
• NIMH’s Individually Measured Phenotypes to Advance Computational Translation in Mental Health program is a new initiative focused on using behavioral measures and computational methods to define novel clinical signatures that can be used for individual-level prediction and clinical decision making in treating mental disorders . As one example of research supported through this initiative, researchers at the University of Washington are applying computational modeling strategies to behavioral data collected through a smartphone app, with the goal of predicting and preventing serious negative outcomes for people who experience hallucinations.
• NIMH awarded research grants to develop and test innovative psychosocial interventions to prevent suicide. Researchers at San Diego State, one of the grant recipients, are combining an existing intervention—the Safety Planning Intervention—with patient navigator services, and testing the effectiveness of this novel combined intervention in reducing suicide risk among sexual and gender minority youth and young adults.
• NIMH and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development funded 11 new studies focused on understanding bidirectional relationships between social media use and adolescent mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and risk or resilience for psychopathology . Collectively, this research aims to address important questions about the short-term and long-term interactions between social media behavior and youth mental health, as well as the mechanisms contributing to risk and resilience.

Private Sector, Academic, and Non-Profit Actions

• The University of California, Somos Esenciales, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital are conducting the Supporting Peer Interactions to Expand Access study, which examines digital mental health solutions in resource-limited settings, emphasizing cultural and linguistic inclusivity. This study examines a cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for depression or anxiety for Latino patients with limited-English proficiency and tests implementation strategies, including support from community peers, to integrate this intervention into primary care.
• Headspace is launching a participatory research approach to better understand mental health needs. Headspace is partnering with the city of Hartford, Connecticut to provide mental health resources to all Hartford residents including free access to the Headspace app. This public-private partnership is the first of its kind to improve community-wide mental wellness while researching engagement with the Headspace app and the associated mental health outcomes.
• The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) established a Mental and Behavioral Health Awards Program to champion integrated behavioral health (IBH) patient care models. The inaugural funding was awarded to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Texas A&M School of Medicine, and the University of California Davis School of Medicine for their innovative approaches to IBH team training and patient care, as well as their commitment to accessible and equitable whole person care. AAMC will summarize and disseminate lessons learned from these institutions to advance IBH across the health care delivery system.
• Unity Health Care established the $2.3 million J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation’s Behavioral Health Development Fund to train the next generation of IBH fellows. This program allows Unity to recruit and train the next generation of mental health providers, with a focus on models of care that expand access, improve outcomes, and drive health equity through IBH. The behavioral health providers work seamlessly with primary care providers to address unmet critical and looming mental health challenges with a culturally congruent approach.
• The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists is providing up to $500,000 to study the impact of integrating Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) into health care teams. BCPPs are advanced practice clinical pharmacists who provide Comprehensive Medication Management within team-based care focusing on medication optimization, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered goals. These research grants fund multiple sites and expand the number and quality of studies involving BCPPs.
• The Healthy Brains Global Initiative (HBGI), the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, and initially three counties in California, are implementing performance-based pilot programs to improve outcomes for people living with serious mental illnesses. These pilots are testing reimbursement for achieving health, housing, and wellbeing outcomes while strengthening the performance management of existing Full Service Partnership (FSP) services. FSP programs intend to be comprehensive services for individuals who are unhoused and who are experiencing severe mental illness.
• The NIH-funded RAND-USC Schaeffer Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center (OPTIC) is building evidence to guide policy responses to the opioid crisis. RAND and the University of Southern California lead OPTIC, a collaboration of eight research institutions, to create national resources to guide policy responses to the opioid crisis. OPTIC develops and disseminates information on policy effectiveness overall and in diverse, structurally disadvantaged communities, improved tools and methods for assessing policy effects, and strategies for addressing the opioid crisis.
• Insight is opening a new medical-psychiatric hospital to serve the community disproportionately burdened by the Flint Water Crisis with a $2.5 million grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital and services are being designed to transform how behavioral health is understood, accessed, treated, and integrated with medical and community services. Research at the hospital will focus on advancing equity in access to behavioral health services, developing treatments for serious illnesses, and supporting youth mental health.
• RAND and Active Minds are evaluating how Send Silence Packing®, the country’s largest traveling campus-based mental health literacy and suicide prevention exhibit, affects college students’ knowledge, behaviors, and stigma around mental health. Findings will guide scalability, resource allocation and decision-making on college campuses and efforts to optimize peer-informed actions to support student mental health and well-being.
• The Child Mind Institute (CMI) is leveraging over $150M from partnerships with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the State of California to expand mental health care access for youth in marginalized communities worldwide. CMI utilizes evidence-based, culturally adapted educational resources, provider training, and scalable, innovative, open-source digital technologies for mental health assessment and intervention. The Youth Mental Health Academy recruits a diverse workforce by providing educational and internship experiences to 2,500 high school students from under-represented communities. The Healthy Brain Network openly shares diverse brain and behavior data from >7,000 participants for pediatric mental health and learning research.

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Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders

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The goal of this concept is to encourage research utilizing invasive neural recording opportunities in humans to study the neural circuity underlying mental health disorders.

Invasive neural recordings provide an unparalleled window into the human brain by facilitating exploration of the neural circuitry underlying complex moods, emotions, cognitive functions, and behaviors with high spatial and temporal precision. Additionally, the ability to stimulate, via the same electrodes, allows for direct causal tests by modulating network dynamics. Elucidating the circuits underlying complex human behaviors and determining how to manipulate those circuits into desired states could inform both invasive and non-invasive brain stimulation therapies of the future. Although early deep brain stimulation (DBS) studies for treatment-refractory depressed patients showed potential, larger pivotal studies have been unable to demonstrate efficacy, highlighting the need to deepen our understanding of the neural circuitry of mental health disorders.

Invasive neural recordings provide an excellent opportunity to explore the circuitry underlying complex human behavior and to translate lessons from animal research. These opportunities arise during the normal treatment course of a variety of clinical conditions. These can include intra-operative micro-electrode or strip recordings during DBS surgery, sub-acute epilepsy monitoring electrocorticography (ECoG) or depth electrode recordings, or chronic deep brain stimulation/responsive neural stimulation (DBS/RNS) devices capable of recording and stimulating. Many of these opportunities arise in patients being implanted for non-mental health related conditions. However, many relevant clinical populations (e.g., epilepsy and Parkinson’s patients) represent patient cohorts with comorbid mental health disorders. Careful study of fluctuating mood, cognitive function, and behavior of patients both with and without mental disorders can provide unique insights into behavioral network dynamics.

Direct neural stimulation will complement invasive recordings by enabling researchers to test mechanistic hypotheses and explore therapeutic options. Networks correlated with mood, cognitive, and behavioral changes (using dense behavioral assessments) can be modulated to assess for behavioral improvements. While current DBS and non-invasive brain stimulation therapies target localized areas, this research may demonstrate the distributed nodes involved in disorders, and therefore inform the design of new devices and therapies.

This concept would target a gap in the scientific knowledge of neural circuits related to mental disorders. Research related to this concept may include, but is not limited to, studies of:

• Acute intra-operative recordings from single-unit or strip electrodes.
• Sub-acute recordings from the epilepsy monitoring unit or related situations.
• Chronic recordings from recording/stimulating DBS systems.
• Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)-based paradigms to assess the relevant neural circuits of cognitive, affective, and social domains at a high spatial and temporal precision.
• Novel technological approaches of neural or behavioral recording and stimulation.

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34,000 cancer deaths could be prevented if we make this election a turning point for cancer

6 June 2024

The UK could avoid 34,000 cancer deaths within a decade of the general election on 4 July if the next government takes urgent action to improve cancer outcomes.  

Avoiding these cancer deaths relies on the next UK Government rolling out a long-term, fully funded cancer strategy in England, including policies to back research and better prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.  

Calling for action  

Cancer is the defining health issue of our time, impacting every family in every constituency in the country. And a long-term plan to dramatically improve cancer outcomes has been a consistent call across the cancer community.  

Cancer cases are rising and analysis from Cancer Research UK projects that 2.2 million people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer within the next parliamentary term.  

To help facilitate progress, Cancer Research UK has published a ‘blueprint’ for change outlined in   Longer, better lives: a manifesto for cancer research and care . If the plans in our manifesto are adopted by the incoming government, the country would be on track to reduce cancer mortality by 15% by 2040.  

“Transforming cancer outcomes in the UK will require strong political will and decisive leadership. The entire cancer community is calling for the next UK government to introduce a cancer plan for England with bold, long-term measures to prevent future cancers and improve survival,” says Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK.  

“Urgent action to tackle cancer will mean more life-saving research, more people diagnosed and treated earlier, and ultimately, more people living longer, better lives.”  

Cancer Research UK is also calling on the next UK Government to include the legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco in the first King’s speech following the election, which would help create the first ever smokefree generation.    

Shannon’s story

In 2021 Shannon’s mum was diagnosed with brain cancer. During her care, she faced multiple delays in receiving important scan results, which impacted the timings of consultations and possibly limited the options available to her.  

Sadly, Shannon’s mum passed away this year.  

“Having delays for cancer care can be life-changing,” says Shannon.

“Not only could they potentially have affected what treatments my mum was able to have, the time we spent waiting at each stage made her last years so stressful. NHS staff work incredibly hard, but cancer services continue to be under immense pressure.”  

Shannon has worked with Cancer Research UK as a Campaigns Ambassador to help push forward the changes that are urgently needed. This includes speaking to her MP about taking action on cancer.  

“I don’t want families like mine to face the same delays, and government action can make a big difference. We urgently need more staff and equipment for the NHS, and for the government to ensure those resources help cancer patients and their loved ones.”  

Handing in our open letter

In the run up to the election, the charity has been rallying public support for a transformation of cancer research and care.  

Today, campaigners from the charity handed in an open letter to party leaders calling for this election to be a #TurningPointForCancer. The letter has the backing of more than 20,000 supporters, campaigners, scientists and members of the public, including 19 high-profile celebrities including Adele Roberts, Stephen Graham and Daisy Edgar-Jones.  

If the next UK Government commits to the five key pledges the charity has set out in Longer, better lives, it could make a huge difference to improving cancer survival in the UK and prevent 110,000 cancer deaths by 2040.  

Make this election a turning point for cancer

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• Suicide in Local Jails and State and Federal Prisons, 2009-2019 – Statistical Tables Date Published:  October 2021
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988: A Shared Opportunity

On July 16, 2022, the U.S. transitioned from the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988—an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. This transition to the new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, created a unique opportunity to rethink how people are connected to compassionate, accessible care. Communities around the country are now determining how this new, national dialing code works alongside existing law enforcement and crisis responses.  

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