Description
Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services have developed a mental health strategy to guide actions to improve the health and mental well-being of Albertans in all areas of the province. The ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of addiction, mental health problems and mental illness in Alberta through health promotion and prevention activities and to provide quality assessment, treatment and support services to Albertans when they need them. To achieve these goals, the strategy outlines actions to be taken in five key areas: building health and resilient communities; fostering the development of healthy children, youth and families; enhancing community-based services, capacity and supports; addressing complex needs; and enhancing assurance in the Alberta mental health care system.