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Mental Health Information Systems (Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package)
Mental Health Information Systems - Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Author:WHO A mental health information system is a system for collecting and applying information about a mental health service and the mental health needs of the population it serves. The module begins with a discussion of what information should be collected and how this information can be used. Based on the experiences of several countries in developing... more » health information systems, the module articulates a number of broad principles that a country should adhere to in the development of a mental health information system. It then lays out a step-by-step approach to designing, establishing and evaluating such a system. Information systems are essential for both long-term national mental health planning and service delivery at community and individual levels.
Also available: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package--14 modules
Other modules included in the package:
Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans
Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated version
Mental Health Context
Mental Health Financing
Advocacy for Mental Health
Quality Improvement for Mental Health
Organization of Services for Mental Health
Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health
Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights
Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace
Human Resources and Training in Mental Health
Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans« less