Developing a national mental health policy / Rachel Jenkins ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jenkins, Rachel.

Series:

Maudsley monographs ; no. 43.

Maudsley monographs, 0076-5465 ; 43

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental health policy--United States.

Mental health policy.

Mental health planning.

United States.

Mental health planning--United States.

Mental Health Services--organization & administration.

Health Policy.

Medical Subjects:

Mental Health Services--organization & administration.

Health Policy.

Physical Description:

xviii, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hove, East Sussex, UK : Psychology Press/Taylor & Francis, [2002]

Summary:

Mental illness causes a substantial health burden in all regions of the world, and is a major contributor to world poverty. "Developing a National Mental Health Policy is designed to support those involved in developing locally appropriate mental health policies, emphasizing the crucial role of primary care, NGOs, the social sector, schools and workplaces, and the criminal justice system as well as the specialist mental health services. The book addresses the principles of human rights, mental health legislation, mental health information systems, human resources, accountability and financing as well as key cultural issues. It gives a comprehensive and up to date account of the task of tailoring mental health services to the needs of countries in the post-institutional era. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information. Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-199) and indexes.

ISBN:

1841692956

OCLC:

48123521