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Table 5 Ranked action items based on policy implications (Focus 2)

From: Enhancing the capacity of the mental health and substance use health workforce to meet population needs: insights from a facilitated virtual policy dialogue

Rank

Item

Votes

1

Provide full public funding for MHSUH care, including preventative care and care that addresses inequities

27

2

Collect standardized MHSUH workforce data, including demographic data

26

3

Develop competencies and tools for culturally appropriate services

24

4

Generate better MHSUH workforce data, including unregulated providers, with a focus on sex/gender, racial and other equity demographics

21

5

Manage burnout through support, remuneration and integrated care models

20

6

Increase supply through training, remuneration and recruiting for diversity

16

7

Remove regulatory barriers to improve access to quality MHSUH services

14

8a

Increase support for community-led interventions

12

8a

Adopt promising practices

12

9

Adopt psychological health and safety standards for the MHSUH workforce

11

  1. aTie in ranking with another item