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Description of Mental Health Planning Project
The development and improvement of the Nova Scotia
mental health system is one of the strategic priorities of government. The
Deputy Minister of Health formed a Mental Health Steering Committee in April
2001 to ensure representation by stakeholders, including care provider
organizations, consumers, non-governmental organizations and academia, in
the planning of mental health services in Nova Scotia.
The report "Mental Health: a Time for Action",
released in May 2000, provides the foundation for the work of the Mental
Health Steering Committee. The following four priorities have been selected
for action planning which is currently underway:
- Facilitating meaningful ways for consumers,
families and communities to influence mental health policy and
services
- Monitoring the mental health status of the
population and health system performance relative to mental health
outcomes
- Developing Standards for consistent service
delivery across the province and across all age groups
- Enhancing public awareness and education to
reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues
This project, will set the
direction for mental health system development over the next 5 - 10 years.
Milestones Mental Health Strategy Project
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May 2000: |
Mental Health: A Time for Action released. Prepared by Roger Bland and Brian Dufton. The report represents a
consolidation of all previous reports as well as broad stakeholder input. |
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February 2001: |
Stakeholder planning
session. Participants identified 10 key areas for attention |
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April 2001: |
Provincial Mental Health Steering Committee struck |
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- 4 priority initiatives developed from 10
key areas |
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June 2001: |
Working Groups struck |
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 Core
Programs/Standards |
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Monitoring
Mental Health |
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Consumer
Involvement |
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Stigma/Public Awareness |
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October 2002: |
Draft Standards, Strategic Directions and
Monitoring Framework approved by Provincial Mental Health Steering
Committee. |
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November 2002: |
Documents: Standards for Mental Health Services in Nova
Scotia, Establishing a Mental Health Monitoring Framework, and Strategic
Directions for Nova Scotia's Mental Health System approved by Department
of Health Senior Leadership Team. |
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February 2003: |
Public release of Standards for Mental Health Services in
Nova Scotia and Strategic Directions for Nova Scotia's
Mental Health System. |
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