Dollars, DALYs and Decisions - Economic Aspects of the Mental Health System : Nonserial Publication.

The widening recognition of mental health as a significant international public health issue has led to an increasing need to demonstrate that investment of resources into service development is both required and also worthwhile. In particular, there is a need to generate evidence on mental health c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chisholm, Dan
Otros Autores: Saxena, Shekhar, Van Ommeren, Mark, 1969-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva : World Health Organization, 2006.
Temas:
Mental health services > Economic aspects.
Mental health services > Cost effectiveness.
Mental health policy.
Services de santé mentale > Aspect économique.
Services de santé mentale > Coût-efficacité.
Santé mentale > Politique gouvernementale.
Mental health policy
Mental health services > Cost effectiveness
Mental health services > Economic aspects
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Sumario:The widening recognition of mental health as a significant international public health issue has led to an increasing need to demonstrate that investment of resources into service development is both required and also worthwhile. In particular, there is a need to generate evidence on mental health care strategies that are not only effective and appropriate but are also cost-effective and sustainable. Aimed at health policy-makers and service researchers with an interest in strengthening mental health systems, this publication sets out to highlight the need for and relevance of an economic dime.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (58 pages)
ISBN:9789240681910
9240681914

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