Challenges of implementing mental health policy and legislation in South Africa.

Abstract

This briefing describes: the Mental Health and Poverty Project; the current status of mental health policy and legislation in South Africa; the implementation of this policy and legislation; the barriers to implementation; and recommendations to improve both policy and legislation implementation.

Citation

Mental Health and Poverty Project Policy Brief No. 3, DFID, London, UK, 6 pp.

Challenges of implementing mental health policy and legislation in South Africa.

Published 1 January 2008