Table 3.

Elements of depression control policies in China

Policy /Year	Elements in the policies
Exploring the Work Programme of Specialized Services for Depression Prevention and Treatment	We will strengthen education on prevention and treatment, carry out screening and assessment, improve early diagnosis and standardised treatment, intensify interventions for key populations, strengthen psychological hotline services, and carry out timely psychological interventions.
National Mental Health Work Plan (2015–2020)	Explore models of prevention and treatment for common mental disorders that are suitable for the actual situation in the region, and encourage areas with conditions to provide follow-up services for depressed patients.
Healthy China Action (2019–2030)	To popularise the application of psychological counselling and treatment techniques in clinical diagnosis and treatment and to promote the application of special techniques and methods of psychological adjustment in Chinese medicine.
Outline of the “Health China 2030” Plan	Interventions for common mental disorders such as depression are strengthened, and early detection and timely intervention for psychological problems in key populations are increased.
The 13th Five-Year Plan for Health and Wellness	To gradually establish and improve the community rehabilitation service system for people with mental disorders and to carry out pilot early screening and intervention for common mental illnesses like depression.