The Council of Ministers adopted the Regulation on the National Mental Health Program
Published Oct. 31, 2023 08:36
zdrowie psychiczne
The purpose of the regulation is to establish the National Mental Health Program for 2023-2030. The program is a continuation of the National Mental Health Program for 2017-2022.
Due to the increased importance of mental health, in the context of increasing levels of social risks, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in lifestyle, loosening of social ties or experiencing trauma-inducing events - it is necessary to continue the strategy for the development of the mental health system in Poland.
Key solutions
- The regulation specifies a catalog of measures to be taken by the public administration to provide comprehensive and accessible health care to people with mental disorders. This also includes other forms of care and assistance that are necessary for living in a family and social environment.
- It is also about shaping towards people with mental disorders the right social attitudes, in particular understanding, acceptance, kindness, as well as preventing discrimination against them.
The regulation will take effect 14 days after promulgation.
Source: KPRM
