The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun new guidelines today to enable all nations to reform and strengthen their mental health policies and systems. World mental health services are lacking in funding due to the big difference between access and quality. In some countries, up to 90%of people with serious mental health are not treated at all, and many existing services depend on old -fashioned institution models that do not meet international human rights standards.
This guideline provides a clear framework that changes mental health services according to the latest evidence and international human rights standards so that everyone can receive quality treatment.
“Despite the increase in demand, high -quality mental health services remain in a place where many people do not reach.” This new guidelines provide tools to promote mental health, protect and provide services to everyone. “
Blueprint for transition to mental health care
There are effective prevention and treatment interventions, but most people with mental health are not accessible. The new WHO map sets specific behaviors to help nations to bridge these gaps and promote and protect mental health.
- Human rights protection and maintenance, mental health policy and services are guaranteed to match international human rights standards.
- It promotes overall loan treatment focusing on lifestyle and physical health, psychological, social and economic intervention.
- Dealing with social and economic factors that form mental health and influence, including employment, housing and education;
- Prevention strategy is implemented and promotes mental health and welfare throughout the population. and
- Mental health policies and experienced people can participate in policy plans and designs so that mental health policy and service can meet their needs.
This guideline identifies the five major policy areas that require urgent reform, that is, leadership and governance, service organization, human resource development, individual -centered arbitration and mental health social and structural decision factors.
Customized approach to strengthen the mental health system
The WHO Guidelines serves as an important tool for governments, policymakers and stakeholders who are trying to strengthen mental health systems and improve access to mental health care.
By providing policy guidelines, strategies, and action menus for guiding reform efforts, this guideline helps policymakers to prioritize and adjust policies for specific national situations according to the available resources and operating structures.
Dr. Michelle Funk said, “This new WHO map provides a practical strategy for the state to build an inclusive, reactive and elastic mental health system. The flexible design allows you to adapt to the approach to mental health care according to the situation, demands and priorities of the state, whether it is intermediate or high income.
Development and implementation of guidelines
This guideline was developed in consultation with global experts, policymakers and individuals with living experiences. This policy guideline is also intended to promote personal center, recovery -oriented and rights -based approaches based on resources, guidelines and tools developed under the WHO Quality Rights Initiative. Those who support countries that implement guidelines through technical support and competency initiative.
