At the meeting of the Public Council attached to the Minister of Health, the legislative reforms regarding psychiatric assistance and services were discussed.
At the meeting of the Public Council attached to the Minister of Health, the legislative reforms regarding psychiatric assistance and services were discussed.
11-08-2026 19:18 Armenia Health
Legislative reforms on mental health assistance and services were on the agenda of today's meeting of the Public Council under the Minister of Health.
«It is very important that we discuss the topic in the Public Council before the legislative changes, listening to all your observations and suggestions. In general, the government's goal is to fully align the format of cooperation between the ministry and the public council with the idea of real collaboration. That is, not to inform you and discuss them after the adoption of laws, but to ensure constructive dialogue before the implementation of legislative changes, receiving opinions and observations,» said Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan.
Emphasizing the direct involvement of civil society and public councils in the early stages of legislative initiatives, Deputy Minister of Health Armen Gasparyan presented the main directions of the ministry's programs in the field of mental health preservation, noting that new regulations are currently being developed. These are aimed at preserving the mental health of society, preventing mental health issues, as well as reviewing mechanisms for treatment and ensuring adequate living conditions. The necessity of improving and implementing new mechanisms for the protection of the rights of these individuals and the exclusion of discrimination was also emphasized.
It was highlighted that community support is of key importance in this process. In this context, the introduction of community services was discussed as a strategic and legislative process carried out by the state, aimed at gradually transitioning from a system of keeping individuals with mental issues in specialized institutions to a comprehensive care and support system in the community.
Subsequently, the Council members directed dozens of questions on the topic, engaging in an active professional discussion.
Ministry of Health
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