Increasingly, through a range of projects including the SUPPORT project, SDC is developing links across the UK, in Europe and globally. The development of the European Commission Strategy and the WHO Europe Mental Health Plan and Declaration provide important opportunities for shared learning and collaborative working between Scotland and International partners to resolve common problems with innovative solutions. SDC is in a position, in partnership with others to:

• Act as a conduit for learning between, within and across Scotland, the UK, Europe and beyond
• Help to develop new thinking and innovative practice across and within countries and across sectors
• Develop opportunities for linking with countries with similar profiles to Scotland to further develop shared learning and expertise
• To identify possible partners within Europe to support joint research opportunities in areas of common interest.