Section 3: Objectives of the Department.

The objectives of the Department are to-(a) propose national mental health policies and facilitate their approval and implementation;
(b) promote mental wellbeing, healthcare services and facilitate the provision of humane care including treatment and rehabilitation in a least restrictive environment; and
(c) promote a culturally appropriate, affordable, accessible and equitably distributed, integrated and specialised mental health care that will involve both the public and the private sectors.