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Mental Health Context (Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package)
Mental Health Context - Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Author:World Health Organization 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, treatment and care of people with mental disorder... more »s. An analysis is provided of trends in global health reform and their implications for mental health. To illustrate how these global trends can be addressed by governments, and to introduce the reader to the guidance package, a summary is then provided of the modules in the guidance package. This module will enable readers to gain an understanding of the global context of mental health and to select which modules will be useful to them in their particular situations.
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 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
Mental Health Information Systems
Human Resources and Training in Mental Health
Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans
Also available: 14-module package: 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
Mental Health Information Systems
Human Resources and Training in Mental Health
Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans« less