Events
Men’s Health Forum Scotland organise Advisory Group seminars throughout the year. The events are free and open to everyone of the MHFS mailing list or anyone who is working in men’s health. Each event will have a different theme.
For more information about our previous seminars, click on the link below:
Advisory Group Seminars
The next advisory group seminar will take place later in the year and will focus on Prostate Cancer. More information will be posted soon.
Events 2008
Edinburgh Festival
"Why do men hate going to the doctors"
John Ryan (Fringe Award Winner) is partial to a fry up and isn't a model of male fitness. Nevertheless, the endearing performer has been asking 'why do men hate going to the doctor?' Join him as he skilfully weaves his magic along a winding trail of anecdotes and observations with this award winning show. "A superb show" BBC Radio 4.
http://www.edcomfest.com/orderTickets.aspx?show=460&day=14
Amnesty International at the Festival 2008
Amnesty International is the good cause at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival. Their legendary comedy shows, exhibitions, lectures and readings, theatre, Freedom of Expression Award and a daily blog reporting from the frontline of the world's biggest arts event.
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/edinburghfestivals
Mental Health: Five years after the Mental Health Act
A one day conference, Tuesday 2nd September 2008, Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
The conference will not only provide a forum to contribute to the Scottish Government's review of the Act, but will also discuss and assess how Scotland's mental health community has responded to this pioneering law.
http://conferences.holyrood.com/content/view/509/29/
Understanding depression and its treatment
A One Day Conference
Friday 19th September 2008, Glasgow
Around 1 in 5 of the population in Scotland will experience depression at some point of their lives and depression is a major cause of morbidity with significant mortality. This conference has been designed to suit a multidisciplinary audience and will increase your understanding and knowledge on depression, treatment and current research. It will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to network with other professionals and to hear about good practice.
For more information and details about registration click on the link below:
Understanding depression and its treatment flyer
Bipolar Fellowship Scotland Annual Conference
Satruday 20th September 2008
10:50hrs - 15:15hrs
Trades Hall, Glassford Street, Glasgow
Cost is free to members of BFS, £15 individuals, £25 voluntary sector staff and £50 to statutory sector staff.
Download Programme
To book a place, please contact Titlda on 0141 560 2050 or email tildab@bipolarscotland.org.uk or go to
www.bipolarscotland.org.uk
Health of older people
Thursdsay, 25th September 2008
The Teacher Building, Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has organised this interesting and informative educational conference which aims to update your knowledge on key aspects of the health of older people including their physical and mental well being. As the older population in the UK increases there is a great need to improve the services that are available. This conference will most importantly provide information which can be applied in practice and also provide an excellent meeting place for networking opportunities and for obtaining information resources.
For more information and details about registration click on the link below.
Health of Older People flyer
One-day Conference: Collaborating for Mental Health - Primary Care Communities
West Park, Dundee, 26th September 2008
The conference will promote the development of effective partnerships in Community Health Partnerships (CHPs), between community groups, voluntary sector organisations and the statutory sector, within the context of improving the population mental health
Please contact Janine Bowie, Event Organiser, SDCMH
janine@sdcmh.org.uk for a conference flyer
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