Journal of Public Mental Health: Volume 3 Issue 3

Editorial

Lynne Friedli

More than lip service: securing lasting change in the fight against stigma and discrimination

Elizabeth Gale

Betting on a different horse: a qualitative analysis of mental health in health promotion policies

Pia Solin, Juhani Lehto

The aim of this study is to analyse the position and role of mental health in health promotion policy. Policy documents from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, England and…

Making an impact? Mental health improvement training in Scotland

Emma Halliday, Lynne Friedli, Allyson McCollam, Emma Hogg

The current interest in evidence‐based practice has led to a growing literature on the role of education and training in getting evidence to inform professional practice. This…

Mental health improvement in Scotland: supporting evidence into and from practice

Emma Hogg

This article briefly outlines some of the debates and discussions currently taking place in public health with regards to what ‘counts’ as evidence, as well as evidence use. This…

Promoting mental well‐being in Greenwich — a strategic approach

Carol‐Ann Murray‐Mohammed, Hilary Guite

This article outlines the mental health promotion strategy developed by Greenwich teaching Primary Care Trust (tPCT). The strategy focuses on four themes: isolation, anxiety and…

The London‐wide Public Health Mental Health Network

Hilary Guite, Jane Scarlett, Gemma Hughes

Public health mental health is an emerging field with significant potential for contributing to improved public health. However there is a notable gap in support for people…

The Mental Health Foundation: developing a public mental health approach. Mental health and well‐being in later life