The HTSI Conference 2018 Friday 25th of May, Strathpeffer

On the 25th May 2018 the HTSI will host our annual conference in Strathpeffer. This year we will host a discussion

around mental health and wellbeing; because last year, through the work we carried out with colleagues from

within the Public Sector in the development of the Highland Outcome Improvement Plan, you told us that mental

health is an area where more needs to be done.

There are worrying and evident inequalities in mental health outcomes throughout Scotland and a very clear link

between the prevalence of mental ill health and your socioeconomic status, gender and age. Unemployment,

learning disabilities, sexual orientation, domestic abuse, substance misuse and adverse childhood experiences, for

example, place you at a greater risk of mental ill health.

Your chance of having a mental health problem almost doubles if you live within a deprived area. Similarly your risk

of suicide increases more than three times. In 2016, 728 people died of suicide in Scotland, that’s fourteen people a

week or two a day. Per head of population Highland had the third highest level of suicides for all NHS Health Boards

in Scotland over the four year period from 2012—2016; despite an overall reduction in suicide rates over the same

period.

The size and complexity of the subject can be daunting but are there opportunities for us to focus on smaller actions

which we can personally commit to undertake and when combined with other similar commitments start to

generate significant impact? Will the power of many small actions start to tackle the complexity of improving

mental health and wellbeing in Highland more successfully than one larger public sector led agenda? What would

that even look like? Lets find out…..

The full programme is to follow shortly but will include…

Celebratory demonstrations of activities and groups which help contribute towards maintaining good mental

health and wellbeing in Highland.

Visual illustrations of main themes and points captured within debates and conversations.

Discussion and action groups covering a wide range of topics, including;

The role of the Arts in helping to maintain our Health and Wellbeing

Impact of Suicide

Social media and living in a digital world

Impact of drugs and alcohol

Discussion and trial sessions, including;

Health Walks

Mindfulness

Community Transport

Collaboration workshop to plan for the next phase of action and conversation

Highland Third Sector Interface 2018 Conference

We are delighted to be opening booking for our conference for 2018. While we have a focused area

for conversation this year the event is, at its heart, a chance for third sector organisations to come

together, exchange information and hear from a range of speakers and colleagues.

Early Bird Discounts (Booked before the 13th April 2018):

Member £Free *

Non - Member (3rd Sector) £10

Non - Member (Other) £15

Bookings after the 14th April 2018:

Member £10

Non - Member (3rd Sector) £20

Non - Member (Other) £35

*PLEASE NOTE: All ’Free’ bookings for members will be subject to an administrative charge of £25 on

the event of a ‘no show’ or cancellations less than 48 hrs in advance of the event to help cover costs

incurred.

All invoices will be sent to the attendee within 5 working days following booking and should be paid in

advance of the event.

If you are eligible and wish to join the HTSI (free of charge) to benefit from the reduced rate you can

indicate this when you book and a separate membership form will be sent with your invoice. The

discount will apply at the time of booking.

To book :

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-small-things-a-discussion-on-mental-health-in-highland-tickets-43554477615

The Highland Third Sector Interface is a Scottish Registered Charity, SC043521 and a Scottish Registered Company SC425808