2022 is the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland. We have produced a short film an a number of podcast interviews to mark the occasion.
Watch our subtitled film marking 60 years of the Commission.
60th anniversary podcasts
These podcasts and interviews were produced by Professor Rab Houston of the University of St Andrews in 2022.
Dr Arun Chopra, executive director (medical), gives his views on the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Arun Chopra
Karen Martin gives her views on the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Karen Martin
Gordon Johnston gives his views on the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Gordon Johnston
Alex Ruck Keene gives his views on the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Alex Ruck Keene
Donny Lyons gives his views on the 60th anniversary of the Mental Welfare Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Donny Lyons
Professor Rab Houston recorded a series of podcasts on the history of the law and mental health care, and the formation of the Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Rab Houston (part 1)
Part 2 discusses the history of law and care before 1857.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Rab Houston (part 2)
Part 3 looks at the history of mental health, looking at locus of care.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Rab Houston (part 3)
Part 4 looks at history of the Commission.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Rab Houston (part 4)
Part 5 concludes the series.
Mental Welfare Commission · 60 years of the Commission: Rab Houston (part 5)