... developed countries and about creative experiences and lower-cost MENTAL HEALTH POLICY, PLANS AND PROGRAMMES Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package “A mental health policy and plan is ... frequently some overlappingbetween mental health policy, plans and programmes. Box 1. Some differences between mental health policy, plans and programmes Policy Plans Programmes Focus - Vision - Strategies ... of mental health policy, plans and programmes in recent years. Equipped with a national mental health policy, plans and programmes, health ministries have had a significant impact on the mental...