Summary
This report outlines the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland's priorities for the Scottish Parliament. The report centres on the idea that there should be 'no wrong door' for individuals in all communities to accessing the right care, in the right place, at the right time for mental ill health. It highlights the significant effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of the population:
- The number of people with high levels of psychological distress (indicating a potential psychiatric disorder) has doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic to 35.6%.
- Those most vulnerable to psychological distress (67%) were those with pre-existing mental ill health–the population already supported by psychiatrists.
- Women, young people, ethnically diverse communities and the economically disadvantaged have also been disproportionately affected.
Content
The report makes the following recommendations:
- By 2022, there needs to be a multidisciplinary mental health workforce plan, alongside the refresh of the mental health strategy, that provides the staffing needed to provide care at the point of need.
- A guarantee mental health receives its share of Covid health funding, and that there is a longer-term assessment of what funding is needed to meet the mental health needs of all Scots.
- A national transitions strategy for our most vulnerable young people, ensuring they can transition into adulthood with the right care and support.
- A public health-led approach to addressing drug and alcohol addictions, including access to care and treatment for those with a dual diagnosis.
- By 2026, use 1% of what we spend on health to support the mental health of our young people through Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
No Wrong Door: The RCPsych in Scotland’s priorities for the 2021-26 Scottish Parliament (25 November 2020)
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/members/divisions/scotland/rcpsychis---manifesto2021---251120.pdf
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