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Israeli Parties Outline Mental Health and Resilience Strategies

Israeli political parties have presented varied approaches to mental health and community resilience. The "121 - Engine for Social Change" organization surveyed parties on their plans for local authority involvement, dedicated mental health budgets, and social worker workload.

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  1. 01Israeli parties offer diverse strategies for mental health and community resilience, surveyed by "121 - Engine for Social Change".
  2. 02Some parties propose transferring resilience systems and budgets to local authorities.
  3. 03Other parties advocate for national responsibility and coordination by the Ministry of Health.
  4. 04Reducing social worker workload and increasing mental health funding are common goals.
  5. 05Parties differ on whether mental health budgets should be prioritized over other health sectors.
  6. 06Specific investment figures and workforce expansion plans vary significantly among parties.

While some parties advocate for decentralizing services to municipalities, others emphasize national oversight. Key proposals include increased funding, workforce expansion, and improved working conditions for social workers, with differing views on budget allocation and prioritization within the healthcare system.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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