Kyrgyzstan to adopt new program for mental health care
The government is adopting a new state program to protect the mental health of citizens for 2017-2030, the press service of the Cabinet said.
The main causes of the diseases are socio-economic factors: migration, increased life expectancy, aging of the population, problems of children and adolescents, often leading to suicide or substance use, domestic violence and women’s reproductive health.
The Prime Minister noted: «We, like many other countries, should approach the issue in a comprehensive manner and create conditions for our citizens in which they will not suffer from mental disorders.»
The goal of the state program is to strengthen mental well-being, prevent mental disorders, provide affordable medical care, accelerate recovery, respect human rights and reduce the mortality, morbidity and disability of people with mental disorders.
