Somaliland National Mental Health Policy
Country Resources
Mental Health Policies
Somaliland region of Somalia
2012
Policy document
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Government of Somaliland, Ministry of Heatlh
Government Somaliland, Ministry of Health
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Description
This Policy outlines the strategic components which are fundamental for the development and maintenance of mental health services. Also, it states the importance together with the advantage of integrating the Mental Health Service into the Primary Health Care. Additionally, information collection and research are vital to improving the quality of care. They provide evidence to support policies, evaluate the effectiveness of the current practice. Therefore, this policy promotes a continuous research in developing a framework for monitoring and evaluation strategies. Finally, the ‘Policy’ addresses the importance for ‘Legislation’ which safeguards and protects the rights of those who suffer from a mental health disability plus their families.Somaliland Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with Stakeholders, has identified the following areas of action as the first priority to achieve the objectives of this Policy:
1. Vision, Mission, Principles, Goals and Objectives of the NMHP
2. Management of MH Care at National and Regional Level
3. Human Resources
4. Research and Ethics
5. Tackling Stigma and Promoting Mental Wellbeing
6. Organization of MH Services
7. Substance Abuse and Addictions
8. Financing of Mental Health Programmes
9. Mental Health Legislation
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