Two new resource papers for CHPs published

SDC received funding from the Scottish Government National Programme for Improving
Mental Health and Wellbeing to produce two papers aimed at supporting Community Health Partnerships and primary care to promote good mental health, and support people with mental health problems. These reports were published in November 2007.

Resource Paper for Community Health Partnerships: Promoting mental health, Preventing common mental health problems

This paper is intended as a resource for Community Health Partnerships
(CHPs) to enhance 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 wellbeing of their local populations. The paper also provides pointers for improving responses and supports for those with identified mental health problems / mental illness and their family members and carers.

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Developing Social Prescribing and Community Referrals for Mental Health in Scotland

This report, commissioned by the Scottish Government’s National Programme for
Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing, considers the case for using nonmedical
interventions, sometimes called community referrals or social prescribing, to improve mental health1. It is intended primarily as a resource for colleagues working in primary health care, Community Health Partnerships and Community Planning Partnerships, although it will also be of interest to community and voluntary sector organisations and those working in sports, leisure, arts and education. Social prescribing is a valuable complement

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For further information about any of these events, please contact Janine Bowie, Events Organiser, +44(0)131 555 5959

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