Mental health action plan 2013 - 2020

Mental health action plan 2013 - 2020

The 66th World Health Assembly, consisting of Ministers of Health of 194 Member States, adopted the WHO’s Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 in May 2013.

The action plan recognizes the essential role of mental health in achieving health for all people. It is based on a life-course approach, aims to achieve equity through universal health coverage and stresses the importance of prevention.

Four major objectives are set forth: more effective leadership and governance for mental health; the provision of comprehensive, integrated mental health and social care services in community-based settings; implementation of strategies for promotion and prevention; and strengthened information systems, evidence and research.

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    • This resource is also available for download in Cross Cutting Component 1 ‘Advocate, Coordinate & Network' of International Medical Corps’ “Mental Health Integration Toolkit”. The Toolkit aims to increase the understanding of integrated mental health programs in humanitarian settings, and provides valuable guidance for better resource allocation and implementation of the steps and components of Mental Health Integration.

    Approach(es)
    Detection and diagnosis
    Policy and legislation
    Prevention and promotion
    Training, education and capacity building
    Treatment, care and rehabilitation
    Disorder(s)
    All mental health conditions
    Region(s)
    Africa
    Asia
    Central America and the Caribbean
    Europe
    Middle East
    North America
    Oceania
    South America