Sanctuary

Sanctuary : Inside Stories is an educational DVD resource produced as part of the Sanctuary project, which aims to improve health and well-being in new communities in Scotland. The resource gives insight into and raises awareness of the impact of asylum on mental health.

The DVD was launched at Refugee Week in Glasgow in June 2009 and has screened at the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival and Document 7 International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival.

The DVD is currently being piloted internally in training by the NHS and is a unique resource which shortly become available to a wider audience.

The Sanctuary project is delivered by Positive Mental Attitudes, Mental Health Foundation, Scottish Refugee Council, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Equality and Diversity Team, NHS Health Scotland, Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture and Compass, the specialist NHS mental health team working with asylum seekers and refugees.

Sanctuary: Inside Stories was directed and produced by Abigail Howkins for Diversity Films.

For further information about the Sanctuary project, please contact Positive Mental Attitudes