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Well Issue 3: Autumn/Winter 2003/04
National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being
Action Plan 2003 - 2006
Since its launch in October 2001, the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being has been working nationally and locally to raise the profile of, and to support further action in, mental health improvement (promotion and prevention), addressing the stigma of mental ill-health and the prevention of suicide in Scotland.
The work of the National Programme supports the implementation of the recently launched "Improving Health in Scotland: the Challenge", launched as part of the White Paper "Partnerships in Care" in March 2003 and forms a key part of the Scottish Executive's work on improving health in Scotland and achieving greater social justice.
Initial work of the programme (2001- 2003) has focused on two key priority areas - eliminating stigma and preventing suicide. In recognition of the wider and more challenging agenda on mental health improvement, and while continuing the work on stigma and suicide prevention, additional funding of 24 million is being provided through the Health Improvement Fund to support new and continuing national and local action over the next three years.
The Nation Programme Action Plan sets out the main areas of activity for 2003-2006 and provides a suggested outline for local areas to follow. The Action Plan exists as a guide and will evolve and develop further over the three-year period in the light of experience, learning and new evidence.
The four key aims for action during 2003-2006 are:
raising awareness and promoting mental health and well-being
eliminating stigma and discrimination
preventing suicide
promoting and supporting recovery
The six priority areas are:
improving infant mental health (the early years)
improving the mental health of children and young people
improving mental health and well-being in employment and working life
improving mental health and well-being in later life
improving community mental health and well-being
improving the ability of public services to act in support of the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental illness
Key Contacts
Head of Mental Health Division
David Bolger
0131 244 3749
David.Bolger@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3E02, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
National Programme Director
Gregor Henderson
0131 244 0109
Gregor.Henderson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3EN, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Policy
Gavin Russell
0131 244 2588
Gavin.Russell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3ES, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Andy Watson
0131 244 5224
Andy.Watson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3ES, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Admin Support
Jonathan Gordon
0131 244 4006
Jonathan.Gordon@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3ES, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Paul Chapple
0131 244 2551
Paul.Chapple@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Room 3ES, St Andrew's House
Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG
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