Mental Health

Purpose

The Mental Health Policy Framework outlines the mandatory policy requirements for WA health entities (Health Service Providers and Department of Health) to ensure effective and consistent provision of public mental health services across the WA health system. These requirements promote safe, timely, person-centred care and service integration in line with legislation and best practice.

Mandatory requirements

The following are mandatory requirements pursuant to this Policy Framework:

Please refer to the Chief Psychiatrist of Western Australia website to access relevant standards and guidelines mandated under the Mental Health Act 2014.

The Department of Health, on behalf of the System Manager, is responsible for monitoring and ensuring WA health entities comply with the requirements set out in each mandatory policy.

Policy framework custodian

Deputy Director General
Clinical Excellence Division

Enquiries relating to this Policy Framework may be directed to: PolicyFrameworkSupport@health.wa.gov.au

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