Table 4.

Intended and unintended consequences of policy options

Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Intended consequences
Reduced maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates attributable to poor mental health  Increased employment rates due to staff recruitment  Increased MH literacy in the population
Unintended consequences
	Avoidance of RMNCH + A services due to continued prejudice against mental illness
Discrimination against advocates of mental health  Due to increased allocation of funds from other programs or activities, reductions elsewhere may affect the program-related activities  Increased staff responsibilities may lead to burnout