Publication of interim report Public Health Scotland have recently published an interim report which brings together the evidence and learning gathered about the relationship between economic inactivity and mental health among young people in Scotland. It highlights a growing rise in health-related economic inactivity among young people aged 16–24, driven significantly by mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. …
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You First: staff wellbeing podcast series
Public Health Scotland and Suicide Prevention Scotland have developed a four-part podcast series aimed at those across our Scottish workforce who are working on sensitive and emotive topics and issues or with potentially upsetting data and information. The podcasts were developed in response to ongoing conversations with people working in suicide prevention across Scotland and …
Creating Hope Podcast Series: A Resource for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Scotland (powered by Public Health Scotland) have launched Creating Hope, a four-part podcast series focused on suicide prevention. Each episode focuses on a key theme and includes voices from people with lived experience, alongside those working in policy, support, and research. The series shares learning, ideas, and practical insights to support suicide prevention …
PHS Briefing gambling and suicide
Public Health Scotland has produced a briefing about the link between gambling and suicide. This briefing is aimed at professionals and practitioners in Scotland who require further information on gambling and suicide. This could include staff working in colleges, universities and students’ associations. A person experiencing gambling harm may notice a negative impact on their …
