biostudies-literatureZhou Wthe Central South University Postdoctoral Science FoundationChina Postdoctoral Science FoundationChina Medical Board24https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC6323835biostudies-literatureUnknown19(1)<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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. DescriptBMC public healthEvaluating China's mental health policy on local-level promotion and implementation: a case study of Liuyang Municipality.PMC63238352017M62261814-188185708Chen LZhou WXiao SYu YZhao XfalseEvaluating China's mental health policy on local-level promotion and implementation: a case study of Liuyang Municipality.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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. Descript2019-01-01T00:00:00Z2019 Jan2025-04-19T13:55:44.532Z2019-03-26T22:36:19ZS-EPMC63238353061660710.1186/s12889-018-6315-7