The prioritisation of mental health as a public health issue in South Africa.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Country:
South Africa
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
The Mental Health and Poverty Project

Abstract

It is argued that despite the availability of a range of cost-effective clinical, social and economic interventions, mental health requires more attention in policy development and implementation in South Africa. Sections look at: The Mental Health and Poverty Project, that examines key barriers to making mental health a priority; South Africa's inadequate mental health policy; the gap between policy and practice for prioritisation of mental health at the provincial level; the barriers to improved prioritisation; and recommendations to promote prioritisation of mental health.

Citation

Mental Health and Poverty Project Policy Brief No. 2, DFID, London, UK, 6 pp.

The prioritisation of mental health as a public health issue in South Africa.

Published 1 January 2008
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