Evaluating China's mental health policy on local-level promotion and implementation: a case study of Liuyang Municipality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2000, a series of national policies have been released to tackle mental health problems in China; however, their promotion and implementation at local level are under-evaluated. This study will evaluate the case of Liuyang Municipality, to present a deeper understanding of China's problems and lessons on implementation of mental health policy in developing countries.

Methods

A rapid appraisal was conducted on Liuyang's mental health policy and plan, under two evaluation frameworks: (1) the WHO checklists for mental health policy and plan, (2) activities and time frames stated in Liuyang's mental health policy and plan. Documentation review, semi-structured interviews with nine key informants, and surveys on 32 front-line implementers were performed. Descript

SUBMITTER: Zhou W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6323835 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature