Recently, the National Mental Health Conclave was organized to mark World Mental Health Day on 10th October.
- At this occasion the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the new facilities at NIMHANS and launched the logo of Tele-MANAS.
- Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya stated that “Mental health is a universal human right.”
About Paro Declaration
- Member countries of the World Health Organisation’s Southeast Asia region have adopted the Paro Declaration, committing to provide universal access to mental healthcare and services.
- The declaration urges member countries to develop and implement multisectoral policies to address mental health risks and reduce treatment gaps exacerbated by COVID-19 to ensure that services reach all those in need, close to where they live, without financial hardship.
- As part of the declaration, the member countries agreed to develop country-specific targets to achieve universal primary care-oriented mental health services and mainstream mental health in policy planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- The Paro Declaration also calls for increased funding for community-based mental health networks and a continuous supply of medicines and rehabilitation.
