Archive December 2007

20th December

Changing Minds Conference

Date: 19 March 2008
Venue: Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.

Registration Forms are now available for the 'Changing Minds Conference' held by the National Resource Centre for Ethnic Minority Health (NRCEMH).

19th December

The season to be jolly?

The festive season is upon us, bringing a sense of anticipation and excitement as we look forward to spending time with loved ones, sharing gifts, and indulging in delicious food.

National Forum on Drug-related Deaths - 1st Annual Report

The first annual report from the National Forum on Drug-related Deaths was published on 17^th December and includes recommendations on the prevention of suicide amongst drug users.

17th December

Closing the Gaps - Making a Difference

'Closing the Gaps, Making a Difference', a report on care and support for people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems, was published on 10^th December.

13th December

Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan

Better Health Better Care, a new Action Plan for health and wellbeing was launched in Parliament by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing this week.

10th December

Mental Health Improvement Messages Seminars 2008

Location: Across Scotland
Dates: Various During Feb - March 2008

NHS Health Scotland is holding a series of one day seminars to present the findings of recent research on the evidence base for key mental health improvement messages.

Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: National Events

Date: 30th January 2008 – Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' Addressing Inequalities in Mental Health'
Venue: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow

Date: 19 February 2008 – Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland 'National Dialogue Event'
Venue: Perth Concert Hall, Perth

The Scottish Government has issued a discussion paper outlining the proposed future direction for mental health improvement and population mental health for 2008-11. This builds on the work of the Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing and is part of achieving the Government's wider strategic objectives and improving public health and wellbeing in Scotland over the next few years.