May 28, 2013

Mental health is a public health priority. Lee Knifton and Neil Quinn of the University of Strathclyde assembled a team of international experts to summarise the evidence base and ask key questions on topics ranging from community development to public mental health in schools to recovery and well-being. The result is stimulating and comprehensive book which was launched at the University of Strathclyde on 2 May 2013. Graham McPheat of the Glasgow School of Social Work, introduced a panel of speakers which included the editors and one of the contributors, who reflected on some of the issues addressed in the book, such as well-being and what we mean by older people.

Book: Public mental health: global perspectives

Speakers

Professor Tony McGrew, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde. Lee Knifton, Senior Academic in University of Stathclyde, NHS and Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. Mima Cattan, Professor in Public Health, University of Northumbria. Neil Quinn, Senior Academic at University of Strathclyde and community development worker. Dr Michael Smith, Associate Medical Director for Mental Health and Addictions in Glasgow.

Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free