Publications

Revisions made to this publication on 12 November 2024, these are outlined in the about this release section. About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS)...

Public Health Scotland (PHS) carried out a review of review-level evidence on self-harm in children and young people. This was the basis for the development of a pilot PHS evidence...

This publication by Public Health Scotland (PHS) explores what data is available, related to the mental health service usage of mothers in Scotland before and during the perinatal...

This publication was updated in July 2024, to make clear within the executive summary the limitations of the research and the need for further research. This does not change any content of the main report or the findings. This study, commissioned by Public Health Scotland, aims to explore and understand the perspectives of individuals with lived experience of eating disorders in relation to eating out of home (OOH). This includes their experiences of eating OOH currently, the perceived impact calorie labelling in these settings would have on them and, where appropriate, how their experience of calorie labelling could be improved.

This briefing is aimed at professionals and practitioners in Scotland who need further information on the link between gambling harm and suicide, and why we need to act.

How long people are waiting to start treatment for psychological services

Waiting times for child and adoloscent mental heath services

Data on people with learning disabilities and complex care needs who are in hospital, in out-of-area placements and whose current support arrangements are at risk of breaking down.

About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) looks at outpatient mental health services at a Scotland level, over the period January 2020 to December 2022...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Waiting Times Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard definitions and scenarios...