Cyprus’ first-ever national mental health strategy, covering the next three years, was unveiled on Friday by Health Minister Michael Damianos, who also announced that Athalassa psychiatric hospital will be upgraded during this period .
Speaking at a press conference, Damianos stressed that the need for a national mental health plan is “more pressing than ever”, noting that in 2021 alone, 12,000 people were diagnosed with emotional disorders and 57,192 prescriptions
