A review of the world health organization assessment instrument for mental health system: WHO-AIMS

Abstract

The World Health Organization Assessment Instrument for Mental health Systems (WHO-AIMS) is a new WHO tool for collecting essential information on the mental health system of a country or region. The goal of collecting this information is to improve mental health systems. For the purpose of WHO-AIMS, a mental health system is defined as all the activities whose primary purpose is to promote, restore or maintain mental health. The mental health system includes all organizations and resources focused on improving mental health.