Integrating Mental Health Into Primary Care: A Global Perspective

Integrating Mental Health Into Primary Care: A Global Perspective
ISBN-10
9241563680
ISBN-13
9789241563680
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
World Health Organization
Author
World Health Organization

Description

Presents the justification and advantages of providing mental health services in primary care. Provides advice on how to implement and scale-up primary care for mental health, and describes how a range of health systems have successfully undertaken this transformation. Part 1 provides the context for understanding primary care for mental health within the broader health care system. Part 2 explains how to successfully integrate mental health into primary care and highlights 10 common principles which are central to this effort. It also presents 12 detailed case examples to illustrate how a range of health systems have undertaken this transformation. Annex 1 provides information about the skills and competencies that are required to effectively assess, diagnose, treat, support and refer people with mental disorders.

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