Mental health context : mental health policy and service guidance package.

This introductory module describes the current global context of mental health. Beginning with an outline of the current burden of mental disorders, the module sets the stage by describing the historical background to the current situation and summarising recent developments in the understanding, tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Geneva] : World Health Organization, 2003.
Subjects:
Mental health.
Public health.
Medical policy.
Mental Health
Public Health
Health Policy
Santé mentale.
Santé publique.
Politique sanitaire.
mental health.
public health.
Medical policy
Mental health
Public health
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Table of contents; Preface; Executive summary; Aims and target audience; 1. Introduction; 2. The burden of mental disorders; 3. Historical perspective; 4. Recent developments in the understanding, treatment and care of persons with mental disorders; 5. Global health reform trends and implications for mental health; 6. Government policies outside the health sector which influence mental health; 7. Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package: purpose and summary of the modules; References.

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