Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization WHO Resources WHO Regional Strategies and Action Plans 24 September 2001 Policy document

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This document summarizes the situation in the Region, present recent advances in the understanding and treatment of mental disorders, and defines the main challenges to mental health at the beginning of the millennium.

It also discusses the new strategies and initiatives that are needed to face current and emerging challenges, taking advantage of the opportunities created by World Health Organization and the World Health Report 2001, both highlighting the importance of mental health.

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