[1] The measure is made up of six parts, aiming to ensure that mental health services support people's individual needs.
The measure placed new legal duties on Local Health Boards and local authorities, including: In July 2021, Mind Cymru began researching the impact of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure.
They collected data through Freedom of Information requests, StatsWales, and interviews with adults who had experience of trying to access mental health support in Wales.
They found that access to primary mental health services had improved, with Local Primary mental health services (LPMHSS) carrying out an average of 40,000 assessments each year.
Waiting times for children and young people were found to be significantly longer than for adults.