Lessons learned in developing community mental health care in Africa.

Journal: World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

Volume: 9

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2012

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Abstract summary 

This paper summarizes the findings for the African Region of the WPA Task Force on Steps, Obstacles and Mistakes to Avoid in the Implementation of Community Mental Health Care. We present an overview of mental health policies, plans and programmes in the African region; a summary of relevant research and studies; a critical appraisal of community mental health service components; a discussion of the key challenges, obstacles and lessons learned, and some recommendations for the development of community mental health services in the African region.

Authors & Co-authors:  Hanlon Charlotte C Wondimagegn Dawit D Alem Atalay A

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Maj M. The WPA Action Plan 2008-2011. World Psychiatry. 2008;7:129–130.
Authors :  3
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SSN : 2051-5545
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
Africa;Community mental health care;lessons learned;mental health services;primary health care;systematic review
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Italy