Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 6481 9
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Contents

Introduction
Background
Functions of Primary Mental Health Work
Competencies and Qualifications
Methods of Provision
Primary Mental Health Work in Practice
Supporting Infrastructure
References

"We will improve mental health services being offered to children and young people by ensuring that by 2008:

• A named mental health link person is available to every school, fulfilling the functions outlined in the Framework
• Basic mental health training should be offered to all those working with, or caring for, looked after and accommodated children and young people."

"We will reduce the number of admissions of children and young people to adult beds by 50% by 2009."