Making Mental Health a Priority in Belize
Making Mental Health a Priority in Belize
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DOI：
10.1016/j.apnu.2008.05.005
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发表时间：
2009-04-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Cayetano, Claudina
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作者：
Killion, Cheryl;Cayetano, Claudina
中美洲伯利兹是中美洲人口最稀少的国家，为改善其公民的心理健康采取了巨大步骤。这篇文章概述了这个国家的心理健康状况，并阐明了限制心理疾病表现、治疗和护理的环境因素。提供了心理健康服务的概述，特别侧重于精神科护士从业人员的作用。强调了在促进精神健康和向精神病患者提供护理方面的其他创新办法。目前和未来的挑战护理和心理健康服务提出。对今后的行动提出了建议。(C) 2009爱思唯尔公司版权所有。
Belize, Central America, the most sparsely populated country in Central America, has taken gigantic steps to improve the mental health of its citizens. This article profiles mental health in this country and explicates contextual factors circumscribing manifestations, treatment, and care of mental illness. An overview of mental health services is provided,with particular focus on the role of psychiatric nurse practitioners. Other innovative approaches in promoting mental health and providing care to the those who are mentally ill are highlighted. Current and future challenges for nursing care and mental health services are presented. Recommendations for future action are offered. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.