Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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DOI：
10.1177/1178632917694350
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发表时间：
2017-03-28
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
Naeem, Farooq
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作者：
Rathod, Shanaya;Pinninti, Narsimha;Naeem, Farooq
本文讨论了在低收入和中等收入国家提供精神卫生服务的问题，以期了解文化动态--如何应对这些挑战以及如何在特定的文化背景下利用机会。文章强调了将当地人口和文化需求纳入精神健康服务优先顺序的必要性。只有通过政治意愿和加强立法，改善资源分配和战略组织，以专业沟通和培训为基础的综合护理方案，以及患者、非正式护理人员和更广泛的社区参与治疗能力，才能实现这一目标。
This article discusses the provision of mental health services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a view to understanding the cultural dynamics-how the challenges they pose can be addressed and the opportunities harnessed in specific cultural contexts. The article highlights the need for prioritisation of mental health services by incorporating local population and cultural needs. This can be achieved only through political will and strengthened legislation, improved resource allocation and strategic organisation, integrated packages of care underpinned by professional communication and training, and involvement of patients, informal carers, and the wider community in a therapeutic capacity.