This module provides practical guidance on how to improve access to psychotropic drugs and promote their effective use. Issues such as the rational selection of drugs, affordability, sustainable financing and the availability of reliable health and supply systems are discussed in order to demonstrate practical ways to promote access. A number of educational, managerial and regulatory strategies to promote the effective use of psychotropic medicines are also highlighted. Other modules included in the package: "Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated version Mental Health ContextMental Health FinancingAdvocacy for Mental HealthQuality Improvement for Mental HealthOrganization of Services for Mental HealthPlanning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental HealthMental Health Legislation and Human RightsMental Health Policies and Programmes in the WorkplaceMental Health Information SystemsHuman Resources and Training in Mental Health Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans"