E-Book, Englisch, Band 1, 464 Seiten, E-Book
The Global Challenge
E-Book, Englisch, Band 1, 464 Seiten, E-Book
Reihe: World Psychiatric Association
ISBN: 978-1-118-33801-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
This book was inspired by the work of Michele Tansella on thedevelopment of community care globally. It comprises foursections, identifying the challenges associated with providingmental health services in high-, middle- and low-income countries,then describing ways to meet these challenges. A section on newresearch methods to produce practical evidence is a novel aspect ofthe book. The final section addresses how best to deliver new formsof care, bearing in mind the human resources available. Thechapters extensively cite specific studies to enhance the practicalrelevance. Much of the cited research involves service usersso their voice is heard throughout the text.
Mental health is rapidly becoming recognised as one of theleading global health challenges. This book adds to ourknowledge of the challenge and the solutions and stands to make asignificant contribution to global mental health.