Thursday, May 05, 2005

Scotland pioneers mental health first-aider scheme (UK) Scotsman.com story - "Mental health 'first-aiders' are to be trained across Scotland in a programme that will enable ordinary people to assist sufferers of severe mental illness. The national training programme, funded by the Scottish Executive and NHS Health Scotland, is the first of its kind in the world and will train at least 300 instructors over the next three years. Eventually it is hoped that thousands of people from all walks of life will be able to practise 'CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] for the mind'. The roll-out is part of the Scottish Executive’s National Programme to Improve Mental Health and Well Being, and will be launched officially in June."  
  

HealthyMinds.org HealthyMinds is "a consumer-oriented Web site that seeks to inform and educate the public about mental health treatment and resources. This site was launched in May 2005 (Mental Health Month) as a component of the American Psychiatric Association’s 'Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives' public information campaign to raise awareness on mental health issues. Here you will find information on many common mental health concerns, including warning signs of mental disorders, treatment options, and prevention measures..." See also the related story at MedicalNewsToday.