Mental Health Policy Plans and Programmes - Updated version
Author | : WHO |
Publisher | : Technical Units |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2005-05-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9241546468 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789241546461 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: An explicit mental health policy is an essential and powerful tool for a mental health section in a ministry of health. When properly formulated and implemented through plans and programmes policy can have a significant impact on the mental health of populations. This module sets out practical steps for the development of policies plans and programmes and for their implementation. Specific examples from countries are used to illustrate the process of developing policy plans and programmes throughout the module. Also available: 14-module package: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package - 14 modules Other modules included in the package: Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans Mental Health Policy Plans and Programmes. Updated version Mental Health Context Mental Health Financing Advocacy for Mental Health Quality Improvement for Mental Health Organization of Services for Mental Health Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace Mental Health Information Systems Human Resources and Training in Mental Health Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans