A public mental health approach in humanitarian settings is worthy of consideration, with evidence

Szabp comments on a paper by Tol in whicha public mental health (PMH) approach to "humanitarian settings," with specific reference to "mental health and psychosocial support," is proposed. Whilst the paper advances a theoretical basis for why a PMH approach may be an option to be...

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Published in:	Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences Vol. 24; no. 6; pp. 498 - 499
Main Author:	Szabo, C. P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01-12-2015
Subjects:	Commentary to Special Articles Mental health Psychiatry Public health to Special Social environment social and political issues stressful life events violence
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Summary:	Szabp comments on a paper by Tol in whicha public mental health (PMH) approach to "humanitarian settings," with specific reference to "mental health and psychosocial support," is proposed. Whilst the paper advances a theoretical basis for why a PMH approach may be an option to be considered, there is no direct evidence provided to support such a position. In this respect, one might argue that this is a highly speculative proposal, possibly even presumptuous given the lack of data to support.
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ISSN:	2045-7960 2045-7979
DOI:	10.1017/S2045796015000839