Morocco has begun developing a national strategy for mental and psychological health, Health Minister Amine Tahraoui said on Tuesday, outlining government plans to reform mental health care and expand access to services.
Speaking before the House of Councilors, Tahraoui said the strategy would address all aspects of mental health and be supported by a revised legal and regulatory framework, including updated legislation and new therapeutic protocols for priority disorders.
Despite persistent shortages of specialized personnel, the minister said the sector had 3,230 mental health professionals as of 2025, including 319 psychiatrists in the public sector, 274 in private practice, and 1,700 specialized nurses.
To address staffing gaps, 123 new positions have been allocated for 2024–2025, including 34 psychiatrists and 89 nurses, he added. The ministry has also increased training capacity at nursing and health institutes and is coordinating with the Higher Education Ministry to improve regional practical training programs.
Tahraoui said efforts are ongoing to expand outpatient psychiatric care, integrate mental health into general hospital services, and strengthen rehabilitation and crisis intervention teams as part of a broader national plan running through 2030.
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