Strengthening social assistance and rehabilitation for people with mental illness

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of September 6, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Nghe An organized the implementation and training of the Project on social assistance and rehabilitation for mentally ill people and people with mental disorders based on the community in the province for the period 2017-2020.

Leaders of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs attended and chaired the conference. Along with more than 120 delegates who are social workers in localities, units andrepresentatives of relevant departments.

Communication on health care for mental patients in Dien Chau district. Photo archive

At the conference, delegates heard in detail Plan No. 323/KH of the Provincial People's Committee on implementing the Project on social assistance and rehabilitation for people with mental illness and psychological disorders, period 2017-2020. In addition, delegates were also provided with general knowledge about mental health, mental illness and signs of mental disorders; ways to care for mental health in the community, and rehabilitation work for people with mental illness.

Delegates attending the training course. Photo: Nguyen Hai

The training course helps trainees and delegates better understand the current situation and status of the mental health care system in the country and abroad; ways to mobilize social resources, responsibilities of government agencies, organizations and communities in detecting and caring for patients; measures to enhance skills in developing care plans and supporting people with mental illness in the community.

Nguyen Hai