Before you explore the rest of the site, let us put our practice into the context of our beliefs, values and philosophy.

It is C.O.P.E.'s belief that it all starts with the mind of individuals; healthy minds are a reflection of healthy individuals and communities.

Myth - Mental Health is not just Mental Illness!

"Mental health highlights emotional well being, the capacity to live a full and creative life, and the flexibility to deal with life's inevitable challenges."
World Health Report 2001

Mental health is the one of most fundamental levels of our well being and affects all aspects of our lives at a conscious and unconscious level.

"Mental health problems do not affect three or four out of every five persons but one out of one."
Dr. William Menninger.

Some Basic Facts

• It is estimated that the cost of mental health and related conditions is
  £250 Million/year in the U.K.
• The World Health Organisation said, by 2020 depression will create the greatest burden of disease worldwide.
• Scotland is using 40% more anti-depressants per head of population than the rest of the UK.
• Scotland is now issuing three times more prescriptions with 3.5 million prescriptions issued in 2005.

Poor mental health leads to poor life decision and inhibits our ability to fulfill our potential.