WHO urges move to community mental health
The World Health Organization is intensifying its efforts to shift mental health care systems from long-term hospital stays to community-based services that respect individuals' rights. The organization has issued a new guide to help countries reduce the length of hospital stays for mental health patients and enable them to return to their communities with the necessary support and care. The goal of this transition is to enhance patients' rights and provide comprehensive services that include housing, health, and social support, with a focus on involving people with lived experience in policy development. So far, the transition process remains incomplete in most countries, with 53% still in early stages, and over 28% of hospital patients staying longer than six months.
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