A process study of early achievements and challenges in countries engaged with the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing awareness of the importance of the transformation of mental health systems. Launched in 2019, the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health seeks to accelerate access to quality and affordable care for mental health conditions as an integral component of Universal Health Coverage. Nine countries are currently engaged with the initiative.

Methods

This study reviewed processes of implementation-and progress achieved-across all settings by late 2022. It involved review of 158 documents provided by WHO relating to Special Initiative activities and 42 interviews with country-level stakeholders, WHO Regional and HQ personnel engaged with the initiative, and core donors. Documents were thematically coded using a template based upon the WHO framework of

SUBMITTER: Ager A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492481 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature