Challenges faced by South African health services in implementing the Mental Health Care Act.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2007
Country:
South Africa
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Lund, C., Flisher, A.J., Stein, D.J., Mehtar, S.

Abstract

In this Editorial the authors suggest that South Africa faces three main challenges in provision of mental health care. The first challenge is to systematically address the lack of resources for mental health care, and begin to plan appropriate services for mental health. The second challenge is for health services to develop information systems to monitor mental health services delivered. The third challenge is to improve quality assurance measures for mental health care.

Citation

Lund, C.; Stein, D.J.; Flisher, A.J.; Mehtar, S. Challenges faced by South African health services in implementing the Mental Health Care Act. South African Medical Journal (2007) 97 (5) 352-353.

Challenges faced by South African health services in implementing the Mental Health Care Act.

Published 1 January 2007
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