This paper aims to give an overview of the key issues facing those who are in a position to
influence the planning and provision of mental health systems, and who need to address …

85 deinstitutionalisation movement, supported by the strong evidence of 'institutionalism',
which is the development of disabilities as a consequence of social isolation and …

This paper provides guidance on the steps, obstacles and mistakes to avoid in the
implementation of community mental health care. The document is intended to be of …

This paper summarizes the findings for the European Region of the WPA Task Force on
Steps, Obstacles and Mistakes to Avoid in the Implementation of Community Mental Health …

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 …

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) has for long proposed the development of
community-based mental health services worldwide. However, the progress toward …

We should adopt a health ecosystems approach to mental healthcare and training,
encompassing nano to macrolevels of service in every region. Catchment mental health …

BackgroundThere is controversy about whether mental health services should be provided
in community or hospital settings. There is no worldwide consensus on which mental health …

Despite the enormous burden that mental ill-health imposes on individuals, their families,
society, health systems and the economy, mental health care remains a neglected area of …

This supplement outlines the development and piloting of district mental healthcare plans
from five low-and middle-income countries, together with the methods for their design …