In Glasgow earlier last month 120 delegates to a national health conference organised by Support in Mind Scotland and Bipolar Scotland tackled the totally unacceptable fact that people with mental illness die up to 20 years younger than their peers, primarily due to serious physical health … [Read more...] about Frances’ blog: Short lives of mentally ill a national scandal
Scottish Government seeks input to next Mental Health Strategy
The Scottish Government is seeking input to its next Mental Health Strategy – it’s asking: what outcome do you want to achieve for mental health in Scotland? What specific steps can be taken to achieve change? This is not a formal Scottish Government consultation but rather a chance to give … [Read more...] about Scottish Government seeks input to next Mental Health Strategy
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health … [Read more...] about Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health … [Read more...] about Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Lucy’s blog: rights and recovery for transformational change
This is a critical time for mental health in Scotland. Funding crises and shrinking services mean that many people who experience mental health problems are unable to get the support they need, when they need it. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of people are affected by mental health problems as a … [Read more...] about Lucy’s blog: rights and recovery for transformational change
Lesley’s blog: the day the Minister visited Cope Scotland
It was a typically dreich and misty early November morning as I arrived in Drumchapel on my way to Cope Scotland. I found myself in a car park behind a pub and a row of shops. Finding a side entrance I rang the bell and the door was opened by a cheerful young man, Andrew - a staff member at Cope … [Read more...] about Lesley’s blog: the day the Minister visited Cope Scotland
Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Please note: Dates and location to be confirmed. As a result of stigma and discrimination, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people. … [Read more...] about Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Please note: Dates and location to be confirmed. As a result of stigma and discrimination, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people. … [Read more...] about Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Mental health and smoking: a voluntary sector perspective
ASH Scotland, the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco, worked with VHS during April-May 2015 on an area of mutual interest: mental health. VHS agreed to distribute to its membership an ASH Scotland survey which asked about organisational experiences and … [Read more...] about Mental health and smoking: a voluntary sector perspective
VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone’s Business
Tweet #ClosingtheGap2015 Follow @VHSComms Voluntary health Scotland will bring together key people from across Scotland to discuss how we tackle health inequalities and how we work collaboratively to close the widening gap. VIEW THE FULL AGENDA FOR THE DAY: VHS Conference Agenda VIEW OUR … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone’s Business
