Live Research

Listed below are details of newly announced and ongoing evaluations and research projects related to the National Programme. For more information, contact the Scottish Government Health Department's Analytical Services Division.

Evaluation of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Scotland

ASIST is a 2-day workshop for anyone who wants to feel more confident in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. This evaluation of the use and impact of ASIST in Scotland is being carried out by a consortium of independent contractrors, led by Griesbach and Associates. It is due to be completed in January 2008.

Download an information sheet for further information:
ASDHD - ASIST evaluation - information sheet.doc [39.50Kb]

Scottish Recovery Network Narrative Research Project

The first instalment of the SRN's Narrative Research Project is now available online.

Evaluation of ‘see me’ the National Scottish campaign against the stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill-health

The evaluation of Scotland’s national anti-stigma campaign is being carried out by researchers from the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health; the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London; and Rethink. The evaluation is due to be completed in November 2007.

Well? What do you think? The national Scottish survey of public attitudes to mental health

The survey monitors the experience, attitudes and awareness of Scotland’s adult population to a range of mental health issues.

Review of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour

Dr Wally Barr from the University of Liverpool is leading this project, which aims to provide a comprehensive literature review of the available research evidence on how to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour, both in key risk groups and in the general population. The review is expected to be published before the end of 2007.

Review of the determinants of suicide and suicidal behaviour

This project aims to provide a comprehensive literature review of the available research evidence on risk and protective factors for suicide and suicidal behaviour. It is being conducted by a consortium of researchers from the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health, the University of Edinburgh and the Uiversity of Stirling. Findings are expected in early 2008.

Mental Health Law Research Programme

The Scottish Government funds a comprehensive programme of research designed to support the reform of mental health law in Scotland.

Small Research Projects Initiative

The National Programme’s Small Research Projects Initiative was run between 2005 and 2007 and offered funding to small, innovative research projects able to demonstrate a contribution to advancing the agenda of the National Programme. For details of the initiative, visit our page on Small Research Projects

Evidence into Practice – Impact Assessment

A two-phase evaluation of Health Scotland's Evidence into Practice programme. Findings from the first phase of this research are expected in Spring 2006. For further information on this evaluation please contact Emma Hogg at NHS Health Scotland

Mental Health Indicators

Health Scotland is working to establish a set of standard 'indicators' that can be used to measure changes in the mental health of Scotland's population. For more information on the Mental Health Indicators contact Jane Parkinson at NHS Health Scotland.