From global-to-local: rural mental health in South Africa.

Journal: Global health action

Volume: 11

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 2018

Affiliated Institutions:  a Department of Psychology , Stellenbosch University , Matieland , South Africa.

Abstract summary 

In this paper, the current situation regarding rural mental health in South Africa is explored. The current status is presented, followed by an attempt to provide approaches and ideas to improve the situation in order to make it more context appropriate and relevant. Issues of staffing, task shifting or sharing, and formal vs informal health care systems are considered and discussed as possible future approaches to improve rural mental health care in South Africa.

Authors & Co-authors:  Vergunst Richard R

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Kirmayer LJ, Pedersen D.. Toward a new architecture for global mental health. Transcult Psychiatry. 2014;51:759–6.
Authors :  1
Identifiers
Doi : 1413916
SSN : 1654-9880
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Developed Countries
Other Terms
Rural;South Africa;mental health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
United States