The provision of community-based mental health care in Lithuania
This paper sets out the OECD’s assessment of the provision of community-based mental
health care in Lithuania. It provides an overview of the burden of mental ill health
in Lithuania, highlights strengths and challenges of the mental health care system
and care delivery, reports on the quality and outcomes of care, and sets out a number
of preliminary recommendations for reform. There are four key findings. Firstly, the
burden of mental ill-health in Lithuania is significant, and considerable stigma around
mental ill-health persists. Secondly, while considerable efforts have been made to
strengthen community-based care, resource and capacity constraints limit the type
of care that can be delivered in the community. Thirdly, the mental health system
remains hospital-centric, and there is a need to clarify care pathways. Finally, greater
efforts are required to monitor and ensure the quality of care.
Published on July 13, 2022
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