Background on the Commission and its Relevance
The Comisión Nacional de Salud Mental y Adicciones (Conasama) is a crucial organization in Mexico dedicated to addressing mental health issues and substance abuse. As part of the federal government’s efforts to tackle these challenges, Conasama has been instrumental in implementing programs aimed at prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Recent Allocation of Resources
According to the official information published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), between September 1 and 4, Mexico allocated over 59.3 million pesos to twelve federal entities as part of the second transfer under Program E-025, titled “Promotion of Health and Prevention of Diseases.” This specific component focuses on Cultura en Salud Mental (Mental Health Culture).
Distribution of Funds
- Durango: 6,441,718.43 pesos
- Chiapas: 6,250,449.67 pesos
- Tabasco: 6,279,301.39 pesos
- Sinaloa: 6,307,512.47 pesos
- Aguascalientes: 5,161,927.48 pesos
- Estado de México: 4,644,880.03 pesos
- Michoacán: 4,626,018.74 pesos
- Querétaro: 4,629,863.91 pesos
- Colima: 4,454,926.26 pesos
- Coahuila: 3,846,971.12 pesos
- Baja California Sur: 3,353,392.48 pesos
- Tlaxcala: 3,337,342.28 pesos
Strategic Focus: “Aléjate de las drogas. El fentanilo te mata”
These funds are part of the federal strategy “Aléjate de las drogas. El fentanilo te mata” (Stay Away from Drugs. Fentanyl Kills You), which aims to combat drug addiction and promote mental health awareness.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this allocation? The funds are designated for preventive measures, early detection, and treatment related to mental health issues and substance abuse.
- Which organizations are responsible for managing these resources? The Comisión Nacional de Salud Mental y Adicciones (Conasama) is in charge of overseeing and implementing these programs.
- How many federal entities received funding? Twelve federal entities in Mexico were allocated funds as part of this initiative.
- What is the overall goal of this federal strategy? The strategy, “Aléjate de las drogas. El fentanilo te mata,” aims to reduce drug addiction and raise awareness about mental health issues.
