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On the 25th May 2018 the HTSI will host our annual conference in Strathpeffer. This year we will host a discussion
around mental health and wellbeing; because last year, through the work we carried out with colleagues from
within the Public Sector in the development of the Highland Outcome Improvement Plan, you told us that mental
health is an area where more needs to be done.
There are worrying and evident inequalities in mental health outcomes throughout Scotland and a very clear link
between the prevalence of mental ill health and your socioeconomic status, gender and age. Unemployment,
learning disabilities, sexual orientation, domestic abuse, substance misuse and adverse childhood experiences, for
example, place you at a greater risk of mental ill health.
Your chance of having a mental health problem almost doubles if you live within a deprived area. Similarly your risk
of suicide increases more than three times. In 2016, 728 people died of suicide in Scotland, that’s fourteen people a
week or two a day. Per head of population Highland had the third highest level of suicides for all NHS Health Boards
in Scotland over the four year period from 2012—2016; despite an overall reduction in suicide rates over the same
period.
The size and complexity of the subject can be daunting but are there opportunities for us to focus on smaller actions
which we can personally commit to undertake and when combined with other similar commitments start to
generate significant impact? Will the power of many small actions start to tackle the complexity of improving
mental health and wellbeing in Highland more successfully than one larger public sector led agenda? What would
that even look like? Lets find out…..
The full programme is to follow shortly but will include…
Celebratory demonstrations of activities and groups which help contribute towards maintaining good mental
health and wellbeing in Highland.
Visual illustrations of main themes and points captured within debates and conversations.
Discussion and action groups covering a wide range of topics, including;
The role of the Arts in helping to maintain our Health and Wellbeing
Impact of Suicide
Social media and living in a digital world
Impact of drugs and alcohol
Discussion and trial sessions, including;
Health Walks
Mindfulness
Community Transport
Collaboration workshop to plan for the next phase of action and conversation
Highland Third Sector Interface 2018 Conference
We are delighted to be opening booking for our conference for 2018. While we have a focused area
for conversation this year the event is, at its heart, a chance for third sector organisations to come
together, exchange information and hear from a range of speakers and colleagues.
Early Bird Discounts (Booked before the 13th April 2018):
Member £Free *
Non - Member (3rd Sector) £10
Non - Member (Other) £15
Bookings after the 14th April 2018:
Member £10
Non - Member (3rd Sector) £20
Non - Member (Other) £35
*PLEASE NOTE: All ’Free’ bookings for members will be subject to an administrative charge of £25 on
the event of a ‘no show’ or cancellations less than 48 hrs in advance of the event to help cover costs
incurred.
All invoices will be sent to the attendee within 5 working days following booking and should be paid in
advance of the event.
If you are eligible and wish to join the HTSI (free of charge) to benefit from the reduced rate you can
indicate this when you book and a separate membership form will be sent with your invoice. The
discount will apply at the time of booking.
To book :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-small-things-a-discussion-on-mental-health-in-highland-tickets-43554477615
The Highland Third Sector Interface is a Scottish Registered Charity, SC043521 and a Scottish Registered Company SC425808
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