Mental Health Association in Taiwan

In recent decades, reflecting on the spiral advancement of mental health policy in Taiwan, a mental health network was established in 1985, marking the “Mental Health 1.0” stage. This phase enabled early detection and treatment for individuals with mental disabilities. In response to the World Health Organization’s proposal to destigmatize mental illness, The revised Mental Health Law in 2007 ushered in “Mental Health 2.0,” which emphasized the importance of community rehabilitation for people with mental disabilities. Since 2015, we have advocated for “Mental Health 3.0”, shifting from solely treating minority groups to promoting the mental health of the entire population, developing community resilience, and emphasizing the impact of social environments.

MHAT has been advocating the practice of “Mental Health 3.0” in recent years by organizing regional forums, courses, local visits, consensus meetings, international seminars, and invitations to relevant experts to communicate and learn with frontline personnel. The consensus shall serve as a reference for future policies or service models for the authorities, communities, and schools, as well as professional collaborations.