Mental health and wellbeing strategy: executive summary

Executive summary of the new mental health and wellbeing strategy, laying out our vision for improving mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.


Our summary outcomes

Our outcomes allow us to show how the actions we are taking are resulting in improvements over time.

1 Improved overall mental wellbeing and reduced inequalities.

2 Improved quality of life for people with mental health conditions, free from stigma and discrimination.

3 Improved knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing and how to access appropriate support.

4 Better equipped communities to support people's mental health and wellbeing and provide opportunities to connect with others.

5 More effective cross-policy action to address the wide-ranging factors that impact people's mental health and wellbeing.

6 Increased availability of timely, effective support, care and treatment that promote and support people's mental health and wellbeing, meeting individual needs.

7 Better informed policy, support, care and treatment, shaped by people with lived experience and practitioners, with a focus on quality and recovery.

8 Better access to and use of evidence and data in policy and practice.

9 A diverse, skilled, supported and sustainable workforce across all sectors.

Contact

Email: mentalhealthstrategyengagement@gov.scot

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