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Table 1 Eight framework components of the CDC

From: A shared framework for the common mental disorders and Non-Communicable Disease: key considerations for disease prevention and control

 

Description of framework objectives

1.

Surveillance to develop shared operational definitions and determinants of mental illness

2.

Epidemiological research into determinants and protective factors for mental health and their relationships to chronic diseases

3.

Prevention research to determine the importance of mental illness/health as factors in public health promotion and prevention

4.

Communication to develop culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate educational products

5.

Education of Health Professionals including the development of appropriate education plans for professional audiences

6.

Program Integration Support at various jurisdictional levels

7.

Policy Integration that involves the development of policies at all government levels for all audiences and stakeholders

8.

Systems to Promote Integration such as establish systems integration to promote program and policy integration across multiple infrastructures