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.