Scotland’s Mental Health Act will be subject to an independent review
An independent review of the Mental Health Act in Scotland has been…
Older people in Scotland often not getting mental health support they need, report says
People aged over 65 in Scotland are less likely to receive support…
Network of specialist mental health care for new mums launched in Scotland
A national network of specialist health professionals has been launched in Scotland,…
Call for urgent action as half of Scotland’s health boards fail to meet child mental health treatment targets
The Scottish Government needs to take urgent action to increase investment in…
Human rights concern over rise in use of compulsory mental health treatment in Scotland
There were 5,008 new episodes of compulsory treatment for mental ill health…
Continued rise in use of legislation to safeguard people with mental incapacity in Scotland
The use of legislation to safeguard people who lack the capacity to…
Community services working for those with severe and enduring mental illness in Scotland but more ambition needed – report
The majority of people with severe and enduring mental illness in Scotland…