Last Change:
01/23/2025
Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015–2030
Year: 2015
Type: Domestic policy
Rights Category: Health
Link to external source:
https://mental.health.go.ke/download/kenya-mental-health-policy-2015-2030/
Description
This policy provides a framework for mental health system reforms in Kenya, aiming to attain the highest standard of mental health. It emphasizes the integration of mental health services into primary health care and outlines strategies for resource allocation, service delivery, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Objectives:
- Strengthening leadership and governance for mental health.
- Ensuring access to comprehensive, integrated, and high-quality mental health services at all levels of care.
- Promoting mental health and preventing mental disorders.
- Strengthening mental health systems, including infrastructure, human resource capacity, and financing.
The policy underscores the need for a multi-sectoral approach to mental health, involving various stakeholders in its implementation.