The mandate of The MNTRH as provided for under Legal Notice No. 165. of 21st August 2020 is:
Provide highly specialized services including:
- Specialized psychiatric services.
- Forensic psychiatry services.
- Child and adolescent mental health services.
- Receive and manage referrals of persons with mental disorders from other facilities for specialized care.
Provide training and research facilities in the field of psychiatry and mental health for doctors, nurses, clinical officers and other allied health workers.
