Bridging the gap: investigating challenges and way forward for intersectoral provision of psychosocial rehabilitation in South Africa

This study aims to provide recommendations for strengthening intersectoral collaboration in South Africa

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 9 March 2016

• Country: South Africa
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Brooke-Sumner, C, Lund, C, Petersen, I

Abstract

Intersectoral collaboration between government sectors such as Health and Social Development and non-governmental organisations in communities is crucial for provision of psychosocial rehabilitation for those with severe mental illness.

This study aims to provide recommendations for strengthening such intersectoral collaboration in South Africa and with relevance to other low and middle income countries, particularly African countries.

This research is part of the Department for International Development’s Programme for Improving Mental Health Care (PRIME) which is led by University of Cape Town

Citation

Carrie Brooke-Sumner, Crick Lund and Inge Petersen. Bridging the gap: investigating challenges and way forward for intersectoral provision of a psychosocial rehabilitation in South Africa. International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2016 10:21 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-016-0042-1

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Published 9 March 2016