Improving mental health is a national public health priority for Scotland. To assist with this, this section provides mental health related evidence, papers and policies aimed to help guide mental health improvement work in Lanarkshire.
A Critical Review of the Literature on Children and Young People’s Views of the Factors that Influence their Mental Health, 2009
A review was commissioned to examine what children and young people themselves perceive to be important in affecting their mental health (mental health problems and mental wellbeing) for good or ill. This was undertaken in the form of a systematic review of both published peer-reviewed and ‘grey’ literature since 1999. The review by researchers at the Universities of Teesside and Aberdeen has now been completed and the findings are informing the indicators work.
Children and Young People's Mental Health Indicators: Background Briefing, 2009 The children and young people’s work will build on the work already undertaken by NHS Health Scotland to develop a core set of national indicators for adult mental health. These provide a means of assessing and monitoring mental health and its context for Scotland’s adult population nationally over time. NHS Health Scotland is now working to establish a similar set of mental health indicators for children and young people in line with the TAMFS commitment. This paper sets out the background and early progress for this three year work programme.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, 2009 (Evidence Briefing Summary) Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, 2009 (Practitioners Briefing) Physical activity and mental health: The role of physical activity in promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems in children and young people. Produced by NHS Health Scotland.
The Case for Mental Health Improvement, Lynne Friedli, 2007 This paper sets out the reasons why mental health improvement is a priority for Scotland. It is intended to contribute to ongoing debates about the future of health improvement and to complement the discussion paper "Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland".
National Adult Mental Health and Well-being Indicators for Scotland, Briefing Paper 2007 The National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well Being commissioned a core set of national, sustainable mental health indicators to monitor the state of mental health in Scotland and support mental health and well being improvement.
Developing Social Prescribing and Community Referrals for Mental Health in Scotland, 2007 Produced by the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health and is aimed at CHP and Community Planning Partners. The paper provides information that could inform the future development, commissioning and design of social prescribing or community referral programmes in Scotland.
Resource Paper for Community Health Partnerships: Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Common Mental Health Problems, 2007 Produced by the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health and is intended as a resource for CHPs to enhance their understanding of mental health promotion and prevention at primary care level; assist CHPs in developing a local mental health promotion and prevention agenda; and identify practical steps for CHPs to improve the mental health and well being of their local populations. The paper includes information on mental health definitions, protective and risk factors for mental health, a summary of evidence linking mental health and physical health and identification of models of practice for mental health promotion.