China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services

Reuters - 02/01

China's National Health Commission said that it would address gaps in its mental health services from 2025 to 2027 as authorities try to deal with an increasing number of mental health issues, particularly amongst children and adolescents.

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HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) - China's National Health Commission said that it would address gaps in its mental health services from 2025 to 2027 as authorities try to deal with an increasing number of mental health issues, particularly amongst children and adolescents.

China will set up a mental health hotline, establish regional mental health centres throughout the country and "actively develop key clinical specialities" in mental health, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Tuesday.

The announcement comes as mental health issues have sprung to the forefront in China after several violent incidents in 2024, including a series of stabbing cases and two separate cases of cars ramming into crowds.

Outpatient services for mental and sleep disorders should be available at a minimum of at least one ho...
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