Overview

• The government plans to increase capacity at mental health facilities and introduce mental health services at all polyclinics and 900 GP clinics.
• Public sector psychiatrists and psychologists will see a workforce increase of about 30% and 40%, respectively.
• An additional 28,000 frontline personnel and volunteers will be trained to identify and assist those struggling with mental health issues.
• Efforts include better insurance coverage for mental health conditions and integrating mental well-being into preventive health programs.
• MPs call for stronger regulation of mental health professionals and equal treatment of mental and physical health in primary care.