Psychiatric priorities in developing countries

Many psychiatrists assert that an expansion of mental health services in the developing countries is overdue. This will only take place if: (i) the tasks of mental health care are undertaken by a wide range of non-specialist health workers, including those responsible for primary health care; and (i...

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Published in:	British journal of psychiatry Vol. 128; p. 513
Main Authors:	Giel, R, Harding, T W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-1976
Subjects:	Chronic Disease Delivery of Health Care Developing Countries Epilepsy - epidemiology Humans Mental Disorders - diagnosis Mental Health Services Neurocognitive Disorders - epidemiology Neurotic Disorders - epidemiology Primary Health Care Psychiatry - education Psychotropic Drugs - supply & distribution Workforce
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Summary:	Many psychiatrists assert that an expansion of mental health services in the developing countries is overdue. This will only take place if: (i) the tasks of mental health care are undertaken by a wide range of non-specialist health workers, including those responsible for primary health care; and (ii) services are directed initially at a very limited range of priority conditions. The method of priority selection is discussed, and the process required for translation of priority decisions into health action is exemplified by two illustrations.
ISSN:	0007-1250
DOI:	10.1192/bjp.128.6.513