health education resources

Scottish Health	Statistics for all areas of health, including drug and alcohol use
Well?	'Well?' is dedicated to communicating the work of the Scottish Executive's National Programme for Improving the Mental Health and Well-Being of Scotland's Population, which was launched in October 2001. The
The Health Promoting School	HMIe document (25 November 2004). Can be downloaded either as a pdf file or a WORD document
Tackling Drugs in Scotland	HMIe Guide in the Health Promoting School series
The Conduct of Education About Responsible Personal Relationships and Sexual Health in Scottish Schools	HMIe Guide in the Health Promoting School series
The Health Promoting School- The Role of Local Authorities and their Partners	HMIe guide (25 November 2004). Can be downloaded either as a pdf file or a WORD document
Schools Health Education Unit (SHEU)	The Schools Health Education Unit, which originated and developed within the University of Exeter, aims to provide services that promote objective debate in communities about the best ways to serve and educate, principally young people, about health and social issues, and to foster co-operation between professionals in education and health, and between adults and young people. There are some teaching materials on the website.
Developing Patient Partnerships	A charity that runs health education campaigns to help people to manage their own health and to know how best to use primary health care resources. Some of their campaigns relate to young people. Among these is the ‘ Get Sussed ’ initiative which is being launched in time for the run up to the Christmas party season to offer boys the chance to find out more about common health issues including sexual relationships, drugs and alcohol through the on-line ‘Get Sussed’ game The game encourages boys to test their finger power in a three level fighting challenge whilst providing a portal to on-line information offering help and advice about common teenage problems and worries.
Our Young People are Saying "What we need is help wi’ life basically…"	The result of a study published by NHS Grampian (2002) into the health and wellbeing needs of young people (12-25).
Healthy Respect	Healthy Respect is one of four National Health Demonstration Projects backed by the Scottish Executive to tackle priority areas in Scottish people's health as identified in the Government White Paper "Towards a Healthier Scotland." One of these priority areas is the sexual health of Scotland's young people, the focus of the work of Healthy Respect.
Liquids Mean Life	Resources produced by the British Soft Drinks Association to promote understanding of the importance of a balanced diet, an active lifestyle and adequate fluid intake in maintaining good health, and to promote awareness of the soft drinks industry as a manufacturing industry.
Leeds Animation Workshop	Set up in 1976 to produce and distribute animated films on social issues. They can be bought (approx ?40) or hired (approx ?10) click here for list >> For further details phone or fax or e-mail:
Health and Health Behaviour among Young People	A WHO document mainly based on results of the international survey "Health Behaviour in School-aged Children" (HBSC) and on other relevant international studies. It focuses on the implications of scientific results for health policy in developed countries. The target groups are politicians and experts, especially those concerned with the health of young people.
HEALTH FOR LIFE	Aims to encourage children to take a positive, confident and well informed role in achieving and maintaining a healthy, emotionally stable lifestyle. It covers: Healthy Lifestyles The World of Drugs Me and My relationships Keeping Myself Safe
Teenage Health Freak website	An interactive website based on the "Diary" of the same name. Materials are also available.
Promoting Good Health	The theme of this report is the 'health-promoting school' – a concept which is rapidly gaining interest.
CONFIDENCE TO LEARN	a guide to extending health education in the primary school
National Children's' Safety Books	publishes resources for use in educating children in safety issues
HELP (Health Education for Living Project)	HELP covers the span from pre-5 to S5 and S6 and is offered as national advice to schools on planning and implementing effective practice in health education.
ASH internet resources for schools	PSE resources about smoking. Lessons and materials can be downloaded. Lessons are stand-alone units of about 60 minutes and topics can be used in pick and mix fashion.