- A sustained balance of
mental and physical well being is necessary for
optimum health.
- Mental illness does not
rob people of their legitimate place in society,
society's understanding of - and attitude to -
mental illness does.
- People with any mental
illness have a right to exercise informed choice
in their treatment, where they are treated, and
how that treatment is delivered. Information and
education provision that meets a quality
standard is a key to exercising choice.
- High quality of care, as
close to home as possible, is the standard for
services to aim for, and should be based on
bio/psycho/social models of effectiveness.
- Prevention of mental
illness, early intervention and
appropriate treatment are basic human rights.
Treatment should involve a variety of all
relevant options.
- The provision of
treatment and care encompasses the person as
well as illness and not the illness alone.
- Mental health is not
synonymous with mental illness, or the absence
thereof, in the same way that peace is not war,
or the mere absence of it.
- Mental health is
"everyone's business". The Government's
particular role is to enable the opportunities
and environment that sustainably and enduringly
support this proven fact.
- People are best served by
all concerned with mental health working
collaboratively. All those with a voice in
mental health have a right to be heard.
- The mental health
environment needs to be mapped, monitored and
evaluated, with positive practice being
encouraged, nurtured and promoted.
- A sustained balance of
mental and physical well being is necessary for
optimum health.
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