With the aging population, alcohol and drug problems, mental health and offending, developmental disorder and suicide prevention remain high on the priority list, as the team maps out its strategic direction for the future.
There are many current population health challenges, one of these is the challenge of ensuring suitable health care for our elderly.
One of the major issues that has been highlighted in the media has been the provision of an appropriate facility to cater for mental health cases.
This year we celebrate world mental health day 2017 and the theme of –Mental health in the workplace. A negative working environment may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism and lost productivity.
Description: This Policy outlines steps to improve mental health and wellbeing in the Cook Islands.
The Ministry of Health (Mental Health) Regulations were passed by Parliament on 2 October 2013. These Regulations outline treatment orders for people with mental disorders.
