Knowledge and Policy's 'Mental Health in Scotland' project has now concluded. The project ran from 2006-2011 and all major reports are available at the Institute of Governance.

In a specially commissioned article for SRN, international mental health leader with lived experience, Mary O'Hagan, critically challenges the use of legal coercion in a world where the recovery approach and human rights are accepted norms. Why not let us know what you think about this challenging but important subject by commenting on the article.

In the third of her series looking at issues surrounding mental health and recovery, Emma Razi explores the Scottish Government's proposed 10-year strategy and legislation on self-directed support.