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However, the partnership says there has been little progress so far.<\/p>\n
Better coordination at a national and local level, and a focus on \u2018mental health in all policies\u2019 approach, could make the difference, according to the partnership.<\/p>\n
The partnership also says \u2018an ambitious public health programme\u2019 is needed to improve mental health awareness and understanding in a way that helps tackle stigma and discrimination.\u00a0 The partnership\u2019s Policy Lead, Mr Johnson added:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe focus for the next government needs to be achieving radical change that will lead to sustainable support and services that can ultimately deliver better long-term mental health outcomes for Scotland\u2019s people.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to working in partnership with that government to implement these proposals.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Member organisations are:\u00a0<\/p>\n Bipolar Scotland\u00a0<\/p>\n British Psychological Society\u00a0<\/p>\n Change Mental Health\u00a0<\/p>\n Mental Health Foundation\u00a0<\/p>\n Mental Health Nursing Forum (Scotland)\u00a0<\/p>\n Penumbra Mental Health\u00a0<\/p>\n Royal College of GPs Scotland\u00a0<\/p>\n Royal College of Occupational Therapists\u00a0<\/p>\n Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland\u00a0<\/p>\n Samaritans Scotland\u00a0<\/p>\n Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH)\u00a0<\/p>\n Scottish Association of Social Work\u00a0<\/p>\n Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance\u00a0<\/p>\n Scottish Recovery Network\u00a0<\/p>\n See Me\u00a0<\/p>\n UK Council for Psychotherapy\u00a0<\/p>\n VOX Scotland\u00a0<\/p>\n Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (observer)\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0Call for \u2018urgent’ review of ADHD and autism services<\/a>;\u00a0Psychiatrists in \u2018disbelief\u2019 over cut funding<\/a>;\u00a0Breastfeeding: A collective responsibility<\/a>;\u00a0Austerity policy harm to newborns laid bare<\/a><\/p>\n
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The manifesto highlights that while urgent action is needed to address the \u201cmental health emergency\u201d facing Scotland<\/a>, long-term planning is also needed to deliver for both patients and the workforce.\u00a0<\/p>\n