China establishes expert working group to boost public psychological services

BEIJING -- China's National Health Commission (NHC) has set up a specialized expert working group to support the country's efforts to improve its system of public psychological services.

According to an NHC statement, the team comprises over 20 members from prestigious universities, hospitals and government organs nationwide. They have been working at the frontline of China's battle against psychological and mental illnesses.

The experts are tasked with evaluating the quality of China's public psychological services and distilling successful experiences from different regions. They will also support and guide provincial health authorities and other relevant entities.

Additionally, the group will work on developing additional plans, management systems, and evaluation criteria aimed at enhancing the public psychological services system.

The expert working group, appointed for the period running from May 2024 to May 2027, will be subject to adjustments by the NHC, depending on work requirements.