Psychological therapies and interventions specification

Context

Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Scottish Government and COSLA published their long-term vision and approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in Scotland in June 2023. The Strategy is ambitious and describes what the Scottish Government and COSLA think a highly effective and well-functioning mental health system should look like – with the right support available, in the right place, at the right time, whenever anyone asks for help. (Mental health and wellbeing strategy – gov.scot (www.gov.scot))

The vision of the new Strategy is: 'Our vision is of a Scotland, free from stigma and inequality, where everyone fulfills their right to achieve the best mental health and wellbeing possible'.

The Strategy also recognises the importance of early intervention and prevention, as well as treatments. As part of a whole-system approach, psychological therapies and interventions can help you by:

Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole population

Preventing mental health issues occurring or escalating

Providing mental health and wellbeing treatments and support