The use of involuntary treatment in psychiatry comes with some benefits and many
disadvantages for the patient's experience and the therapeutic outcome. This review …

Optimizing mental health services in LMICs requires legislation, policies and plans that are
enabling of the above strategies and actions. Studies demonstrating the cost-effectiveness …

Background Stigma refers to the discrediting, devaluing, and shaming of a person because
of characteristics or attributes that they possess. Generally, stigma leads to negative social …

Human rights are essential things to uphold because their existence guarantees the equality
of all humanity. In Indonesia, the issue of human rights is still often a problem, and one …

Background Public engagement events are an important early strategy in developing a
meaningful research agenda, which is more impactful and beneficial to the population …

This paper summarizes the findings for the East and South East Asia Region of the WPA
Task Force on Steps, Obstacles and Mistakes to Avoid in the Im-plementation of Community …

Background Mental illness is a leading cause of disease burden amongst children and
young people (CYP). This is exacerbated in low-and middle-income (LMIC) countries which …

Background In both developing countries and in relation to cultural minorities there have
been calls to scale up mental health services and for evidence-informed policy and practice …

Background Many people with mental illnesses remain isolated, chained, and inside cages,
called Pasung in Indonesia. Despite numerous policies introduced to eradicate Pasung …

Background Patient and public involvement (PPI) has the potential to strengthen mental
health systems in Indonesia and improve care for people living with psychosis. Current …