Mental health advocacy is a relatively new concept, developed with a view to reducing stigma and discrimination, and promoting the human rights of people with mental disorders. It consists of various actions aimed at changing the major structural and attitudinal barriers to achieving positive mental
Quality Improvement for Mental Health (Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package)
โ Scribed by World Health Organization
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 88
- Category
- Library
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๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
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 summarizing recent developments in the understanding, tr
Financing is a critical factor in the implementation of a viable mental health system. This module provides guidance on how to assess current financing mechanisms for mental heath, maximize the resource base for mental health and make the best use of available funds to promote mental health reforms.
An explicit mental health policy is an essential and powerful tool for a mental health section in a ministry of health. When properly formulated and implemented through plans and programmes, policy can have a significant impact on the mental health of populations. This module sets out practical st