Mental health system in Georgia, opportunities and obstacle of future reforms

Background/Objectives: As many other low- and middle-income countries, Georgia lacks systematic information on its mental health system. This project collected such information from main stakeholders in Georgia's mental health care system in order to facilitate and improve mental health policy, plans and programs. Specific goals are: (a) to enable Georgia's Ministry of Health to develop information-based mental health plans with clear information and targets; (b) to monitor progress in implementation of the reform policies; (c) to increase provision community-based services; and (d) to involve users, families, a…