Mental health services in conflict areas - An experience from Libya.
Journal: Asian journal of psychiatry
Volume: 73
Issue:
Year of Publication: 2022
Affiliated Institutions:
Consultant Psychiatrist, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial hospital, Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, J&K, India. Electronic address: sheikhshoib@gmail.com.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, University Road, Furnaj, Tripoli, Libya. Electronic address: allabaiou@gmail.com.
Public Health Consultant, J&K, India. Electronic address: saleem.@gmail.com.
Department of Psychiatry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Electronic address: miyuruc@kln.ac.lk.
Alrazi Psychiatric Hospital, Tripoli, Libya. Electronic address: drrgaffaz@gmail.com.
Abstract summary
The Libyan mental health system has long been seen as inefficient and insufficient for the demands of the country. Thousands of Libyans require mental health therapy now more than ever before. Libya's Ministry of Health has worked to improve access to mental health services. Despite international assistance, Libya continues to face issues due to stigma and a shortage of competent psychiatrists. The majority of Libyan individuals are unable to obtain private psychiatric care. This places the burden on the public sector to care for the majority's psychological pain and suffering and this needs to be addressed.
Authors & Co-authors:
Shoib Sheikh S
Baiou Alaa A
Saleem Sheikh Mohd SM
Chandradasa Miyuru M
Gaffaz Rwanda R
Study Outcome
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Citations :
Authors :
5
Identifiers
Doi :
10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103106
SSN :
1876-2026
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Conflict;Mental health;Psychiatry care;War;Well being
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Libya
Publication Country
Netherlands