National Mental Health Strategy and Programme for Suicide Prevention 2020–2030

Ikäihmisen masennuksen, alkoholiongelman ja itsemurhariskin tunnistaminen -toimintamalli

The National Mental Health Strategy and Suicide Prevention Agenda 2020–2030 emphasize long-term planning and extensive collaboration. It adopts a comprehensive approach to mental health across various societal sectors. Recognizing mental health as a vital resource, the strategy aims to prevent and manage mental disorders while reducing stigma. It highlights the need for mental health services to be on par with other health services. The strategy provides decision-making guidelines and stresses the importance of collaboration. There are five priority areas: mental health as capital, mental health of children and youth, mental health rights, services, and management. Progress will be monitored using both existing and new indicators. Initial objectives include increasing the availability of preventive services and therapies and enhancing cooperation structures. Additional measures focus on improving employment-oriented mental health services, raising mental health competence in municipalities, and enhancing suicide prevention efforts.