Closing the mental health treatment gap in South Africa: a review of costs and cost-effectiveness

Background: Nearly one in three South Africans will suffer from a mental disorder in his or her lifetime, a higher prevalence than many low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the economic costs and consequences of prevention and packages of care is essential, particularly as South Africa co...

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Main Authors: Helen Jack, Ryan G. Wagner, Inge Petersen, Rita Thom, Charles R Newton, Alan Stein, Kathleen Kahn, Stephen Tollman, Karen J Hofman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-05-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/download/23431/pdf_1