The mental health twinning projects of the European Commission 2007-2013

In the time of the European accession, Romanian mental health witnessed a window of opportunity in developing international projects that aim at the improvement of the public sector of care. The article will present a brief historical background of these collaborations, as well as the content and status of progress of two Twinning Projects that focus on improving of mental health care and on implementing of training programs in the field. The outcomes of these projects, due to end in late 2009, will allow the Romanian Ministry of Public Health to have a solid ground for policy change and in supporting modern, integrated, service development.