The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Review of Components and Competencies

The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Review of Components and Competencies

Community-based mental health services are emphasized in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan, the World Bank’s Disease Control Priorities, and the Action Plan of the World Psychiatric Association. There is increasing evidence for effectiveness of mental heal...

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Main Authors: Brandon A. Kohrt, Laura Asher, Anvita Bhardwaj, Mina Fazel, Mark J. D. Jordans, Byamah B. Mutamba, Abhijit Nadkarni, Gloria A. Pedersen, Daisy R. Singla, Vikram Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
community
global health
low- and middle-income countries
mental disorders
meta-review
paraprofessionals
psychological treatments
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/6/1279

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