Policies of Psychiatry and Mental Health in Luxembourg
Government of Luxembourg
Country Resources
Mental Health Policies
Luxembourg
1 June 2010
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Description
La politique de psychiatrie et de santé mentale au Luxembourg a subi de nombreuses réformes. Aujourd’hui, elle est composée de la prise en charge aiguë et de la réhabilitation psychiatrique.Les objectifs de cette politique sont :
- Décentraliser la psychiatrie et éviter l’institutionnalisation chronique des
malades,
- Traiter les patients atteints de troubles mentaux conformément aux acquis
de la science,
- Eviter ou réduire la stigmatisation des patients en les réintégrant
rapidement et dans de bonnes conditions dans leur milieu de vie naturel.
The policies of psychiatry and mental health in Luxembourg has undergone numerous reforms in areas such as acute care and psychiatric rehabilitation.
The objectives of this policy are :
- Decentralize psychiatry and avoid chronic institutionalization
sick
- Treat patients with mental disorders in accordance with the acquis
Science,
- Avoid or reduce the stigmatization of patients by reintegrating
quickly and in good condition in their natural environment.
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