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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policy Guidelines 2017
Health Systems
Maternal and Child Health
Description
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policy Guidelines are designed to promote Mental Health and prevent Mental, Neurological and Substance use disorders among children and adolescents. These guidelines are a statement by the Government of Uganda to set a clear direction in development of Mental, Neurological and Substance abuse control services and as such, aim to ensure that these services are readily accessible to all children and adolescents in Uganda. The Policy Guidelines represent the views and recommendations of a wide range of stakeholders across government sectors, civil society, private sector, adolescents and the general public.