Policy Alternatives for Mental Health
shortage. Therefore, a suitable policy action for the government is one that does not exert further pressures and burdens on the current healthcare system and healthcare workforce. Given these factors, alternative care policy is the most suitable policy action since it would provide a good premise for addressing the needs of mental health patients without generating additional burdens and regardless of the severity of the condition. Existing evidence has demonstrated that alternative care under such a policy is effective in providing timely and effective mental health treatment and services. Through this policy, adults with mental illnesses will no longer grapple with neglect or social exclusion and will access mental health services regardless… Continue Reading...