Scottish Government

The  Scottish Government's policy on Mental Health is to maintain the mental well-being of the people in Scotland, and improve the situation of those with mental ill-health, by working with others to:

• promote attitudes and behaviour in the general public which lead to improved mental well-being
• ensure that good quality mental health services are available for everyone that needs them at all levels of need

The Government works with all stakeholders including users, carers and service providers in health, local government and the voluntary sector

The main areas of work are:

• Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland (Policy and Action Plan 2009-2011). This set out Scottish Government policy and action to improve population mental health and wellbeing.
• There is a new Mental Health Strategy 2012-2015 which was out to consultation until 31 January 2012. The Scottish Government is currently analysing the responses and plans to publish a final strategy in the Summer of 2012.
• Mental Health Law
• Mental Health Delivery and Services
• Policy on Restricted Patients
• Local Authority Assistance
• Rights Relationships and Recovery (Mental Health Nursing)

For help and advice with specific mental health problems see our links page