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Strategies represent the lines of action which are thought to have the highest probability of successfully implementing the mental health policy in a given population. If properly designed in relation to the circumstances prevailing in a country or region, they allow rapid implementation of the mental health policy.
The first task is to list the areas of action defined previously by the policy.
Examples of strategies include:
iFinancing:
Any increment on mental health resources will be allocated to community
services for persons with severe mental disorders.
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iIntersectoral
Collaboration:
The prevention of alcohol and drug abuse among school children will be
developed conjointly with the Ministry of Education.
The second task is to evaluate each of these using a SWOT analysis:
•Strengths
and
Weaknesses
of the present mental health services and programmes
•Opportunities
and
Threats
in the country (or in an administrative division)
The third task is to then set priorities for the strategies elaborated in the second step. When carrying out this step it is advisable to consult and negotiate actively with representatives of the main stakeholders.
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