2nd July
Understanding Depression and its Treatment
The University of Glasgow, Division of Developmental Medicine, is holding a one day conference on 25th September regarding depression and its treatment.
2nd July
Independant Evaluation of Samaritans
Samaritans have commissioned an independent evaluation to improve the quality of their helpline services and are inviting anyone that has used the Samaritans telephone, email or text messaging services to take part in the research.
28th June
Positive Mental Attitudes
Positive Mental Attitudes (PMA) showcased their sucess in Easterhouse, Glasgow, on Wednesday 25th June 2008 on the back of the successful launch of their new website.
23rd June
European Pact for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Commissioner for Health Androulla Vassiliou launched the European Pact for Mental Health and Wellbeing at the High Level Conference on Mental Health in Brussels on 13 June 2008.
16th June
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH)
Monday 16th June 2008 saw the publication of the second 5 year report on Scottish data gathered by the UK Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness.
9th June
Choose Life Summit 2008 Report and Presentations Available
The Choose Life Summit 2008 Report and presentations are now available to download from the website. The two day event, held in Dundee, brought together key people tasked with reducing Scotland's suicide rate.
6th June
Evaluation of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland
May 2008 saw the publication of Use and Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland: an Evaluation. This explores the development and implementation of ASIST in Scotland and evaluates its impact and effectiveness.
6th June
Samaritans - A Very Public Death: Working Together for Better Reporting
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 Samaritans will be holding a meeting, regarding the reporting of suicide, at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow prior to the start of the 12th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour.
3rd April
Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland Consultation Responses
A web only version of the consolidated responses from key stakeholders is now available
25th March
Evaluation Summer School 2008
The Evaluation Programme at RUHBC and NHS Health Scotland will be running a 3rd Evaluation Summer School held between 19th-21st May and 26th-28th May 2008
19th March
Walk the Talk National Primary Care Conference Report
Two hundred delegates from across Primary Care gathered together to discuss how to create 'youth-friendly health services' and to open up conversation on young people's issues and health care. Read the report here.
13th March
Reporting Mental Health and Suicide
A useful handbook, What's the Story? Reporting Mental Health and Suicide, has been launched which tackles how the media handle such sensitive issues.
10th March
Reduction in young male suicides in Scotland
A new report lead by Dr Cameron Stark NHS Highland, shows a dramatic reduction in young male suicide in Scotland.
7th March
Abstract Deadline Extension for ESSSB12
Due to unexpected demand, the Oral Submission Deadline has been extended to 17th March 2008 and the Poster Submission Deadline has been extended to 28th April 2008.
20th February
Reporting of Suicide Media Guidelines
Please refer to our practical guide (see
media section) which has been compiled with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing. It is crucial to educate the public with regards to this sensitive subject matter in a considerate manner, and as a result we strongly recommend this resource for your reference.
14th February
Mentally Flourishing Scotland
HeadsUp Scotland will be hosting a discussion event involving organisations working in the Children & Young People's field. Discussion will focus on the paper - Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: The Future of Mental Health Improvement in Scotland, 2008-2011.
14th February
Podcast on Mental WellBeing
Listen to Dr Corey Keyes, a public health expert, giving a talk on How Scotland can Flourish: Improving the Mental Well Being of People Living in Scotland on the Well Scotland website.
13th February
Mental Health Policy Review
A review conducted by an independent panel and coordinated by Health Scotland evaluating the National Programme for Improving Mental Health & Well-being in Scotland.
11th February
Final Deadline for Abstracts
The final deadline looms for abstract submissions for ESSSB12. The European symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour, being held in Glasgow in August this year.
4th February
Work Place Stress Rife in Scotland
Shocking new figures from Samaritans have revealed that Scotland's workers are so stressed a quarter of them dream of quitting the country for a life abroad.
30th January
Feeding Young Minds
Date: 5 March 2008
Venue: The Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh
hear from leading experts the latest evidence on links between diet, brains and behaviour – and the implications for policy and practice – at this one day conference.
Bullying...Whose Responsibility is it Anyway?
Date: 21 February 2008
Venue: Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow
Places are still available for respectme's first national conference, 'Bullying...whose responsibility is it anyway?'.
25th January
New Resource on Male Prostitution Launched
The Open Road Project is a service within the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde area for men of any age who perform sexual acts in exchange for some form of payment. The project is currently based in the LGBT Centre in Bell Street, Glasgow.
24th January
PAPYRUS Release Guide to Internet Safety
Following high profile coverage linking teenage suicides and the internet, PAPYRUS, a voluntary organisation who are committed to the prevention of young suicide, has developed a guide to online safety.
23rd January
SafeTALK Pilot a Success
More Scots than ever will be equipped with the skills to help save lives as safeTALK, a dynamic new suicide prevention course which is accessible to all, is introduced to Scotland.
22nd January
Scotland Leading the Way in Suicide Prevention and Research
World-leading experts in suicide prevention are to gather in Scotland this year, to share international perspectives on how suicide can be reduced.
15th January
“Don’t Hide it. Talk about it” Campaign
A suite of awareness campaign materials have been developed that will assist in promoting a greater public awareness of suicide and how it can be prevented.
Don’t Forget to Take Some Breathing Space
Breathing Space Scotland's annual event 'Breathing Space Day (BS08)' takes place on 1st February 2008.
14th January
Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour: A Systematic Review
The review (published 11 January 2008) provides a comprehensive overview of the known effectiveness of interventions aimed preventing suicide, suicidal behaviour and suicidal ideation, both in key risk groups and in the general population.
10th January
Mental Health in Scotland - One year on: A Better Tomorrow
On 10 December 2007 over 150 service users, carers, and mental health professionals gathered together to review progress on the 14 committments, three HEAT targets and support programme that make up the current priorities in mental health.
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