The Glasgow Centre for Population Health [external site] The Glasgow Centre for Population Health is a research and development centre. It works across the boundaries of research, policy, implementation and community life to shape a healthier future for Scotland. Health and safety statistics 2009-2010 [PDF: 954kb] (2007) This document gives the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in the UK. Mental health improvement: evidence based messages to promote mental wellbeing [PDF: 519kb] (2007) A document that evaluates the strength of evidence for mental health improvement messages. It also establishes the views of the public and professionals on what are sometimes called 'positive steps' for mental health. It includes a literature review and original qualitative research. Well? What do you think? National Survey The 'Well? What do you think?' survey is the main tool which measures the effects of actions taken to improve people's psychological wellbeing and increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues. The survey is conducted every two years. Attitudes to Mental Illness - 2011 survey report [PDF: 176KB] (2011) This report presents the findings of a survey of attitudes towards mental illness among adults in England undertaken in 2011. Questions on this topic have been asked since 1994. What's it worth now? The social and economic costs of mental health problems in Scotland. [PDF: 480KB] (April 2011) The new report looks at the full cost of mental health problems across three areas of Scottish society including employment, human costs and health and social care. The report highlights the potential savings that employers could make by paying more attention to mental health in their workplace Count me in 2010: Results of the 2010 national census of inpatients and patients on supervised community treatments in mental health and learning disability services in England and Wales [PDF: 816KB] (April 2011) Measuring wellbeing: an introductory briefing [PDF: 1016KB] (March 2011) This briefing provides a basic 'need to know' introduction to measuring wellbeing. It looks at various definitions of wellbeing, summarises previous work on measuring wellbeing across the UK, and sets out the potential benefits of creating authoritative wellbeing indicators. Glasgow’s Healthier Future Forum 10: Inequalities and mental health: Debating the issues [PDF: 663KB] (March 2011) This report documents Glasgow’s Healthier Future Forum event which brought together strategists, policy-makers and commissioners to consider key policy and planning issues . The event engaged participants in commenting upon and shaping a briefing paper on mental health and inequalities for the Scottish Government. Talking therapies: a four year plan of action [PDF: 398KB] (February 2010) This report is a supporting document to 'No health without mental health': a cross-Government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages. No health without mental health: a cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages [PDF: 312KB] (February 2011) This document is a supports 'No health without mental health': a cross-Government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages. The document outlines the opportunities to make value for money savings in delivering mental health services using the QIPP approach, and by promoting early intervention and prevention of mental health problems. No health without mental health: delivering better mental health outcomes for people of all ages [PDF: 715KB] (February 2011) A companion document to 'No health without mental health': a cross-Government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages. This document describes the shared objectives to achieve better mental health and wellbeing, and the interventions needed. Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention: The economic case [PDF: 131KB] (January 2011) This report presents the key findings of a project on the economic case for mental health promotion and prevention, based on a detailed analysis of costs and benefits for fifteen different interventions. Supporting continued investment in mental health improvement in Scotland in an economic downturn [PDF: 370KB] (2011) A briefing paper prepared for the National Mental Health Improvement Network.
Why are attitudes to mental health issues important?Negative attitudes about mental illness create stigma, hinder the recovery of people who have mental health problems and prevent people from seeking the help they need when they need it.Who is surveyed?The survey explores the views and experiences of a representative sample of the adult Scottish population (reflecting age, gender, income, location, race and ethnic diversity) in relation to a range of mental health-related issues. Findings are also compared with other relevant survey data.What's included?The survey covers the following topic areas: