NCDs and Risk Factors, Mental Health, Violence and Injuries
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16. Intersectoral action on mental health
Budget
Approved Budget PB 22-23
5.5
US$ MILLION
Priority
Medium
Proposed Budget PB 24-25
6.0
US$ MILLION
Related Outputs and Indicators
16.1.a. Number of countries and territories implementing policies and legislative frameworks to promote and improve mental health in line with global human rights instruments
Baseline
12
Target
30
16.2.a. Number of countries and territories with national multisectoral strategies and plans aimed at the prevention of suicide across the life course and addressing its main risk factors and social determinants
Baseline
15
Target
22
How PASB will deliver
Key Technical Cooperation Interventions
Step up leadership
In line with the Policy for Improving Mental Health (CSP30/9), enable countries to address mental health conditions (including suicide and substance abuse) through a multisector approach by supporting the development of multisector collaborations between mental health, social services, education, and other government sectors.
Support countries
Strengthen suicide prevention interventions by supporting countries to develop and implement evidence-based multisectoral activities (e.g., the WHO program LIVE LIFE).
Strengthen mental health and substance use policies and plans with the aim of integrating mental health care into primary health care. This includes operational planning, capacity building, and attention to special programs such as suicide prevention, as well as protecting and promoting the human rights of people with mental health conditions.
Produce technical products on norms and standards, data, and research
Development of strategies for suicide prevention programs and strategies, with a special focus on adolescents and other highly vulnerable groups.
Development of strategies and plans on epilepsy and dementia
