WHO Director-General launches mental health action plan

7 October 2013 -- Dr Margaret Chan described the new Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan as a landmark achievement in many ways, including its foundation in the principles of human rights, its comprehensive menu of policy options, and its call for fundamental changes in the way mental health services are delivered. By underscoring opportunities to reduce inefficiencies, the action plan encourages an expansion of services to meet increased needs at a time when so many are affected by joblessness, homelessness, and hopelessness.
Source: WHO Director-General speeches - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news