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StableHealthReported 2026-10-10 16:15

WHO urges shift to community-based mental health services

The WHO has called for a shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based services, emphasizing respect for people's rights and needs. This comes ahead of World Mental Health Day with a new guide to support reintegration.

Why it matters. People with mental health issues will benefit from better access to ongoing support and rights protection in their communities.

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