NHS Health Scotland
 
Outcome Indicators
 

3.1 Community engagement activities should be universal and targeted at those with mental health problems and those living in deprived communities.


Rationale:People with mental health problems are at greater risk of social exclusion1 and those living in deprived communities are at greater risk of poor mental health.[2]

Source:

  1. Social exclusion unit (2004). Mental Health and Social Exclusion: Social exclusion unit report. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: London.

  2. Scottish Government (2008). Equally Well: Report of the ministerial task force on health inequalities. Scottish Government: Edinburgh.