Were not short of people telling us what the problems are. Were short of people telling us what to do: An appraisal of public policy and mental health

摘要

BackgroundThere is sustained interest in public health circles in assessing the effects of policies on health and health inequalities. We report on the theory, methods and findings of a project which involved an appraisal of current Scottish policy with respect to its potential impacts on mental health and wellbeing.