The Mental Health Context

This introductory module describes the current global context of mental health. Beginning with an outline of the current burden of mental disorders, the module sets the stage by describing the historical background to the current situation and summarizing recent developments in the understanding, treatment and care of people with mental disorders. An analysis is provided of trends in global health reform and their implications for mental health. To illustrate how these global trends...
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This introductory module describes the current global context of mental health. Beginning with an outline of the current burden of mental disorders, the module sets the stage by describing the historical background to the current situation and summarizing recent developments in the understanding, treatment and care of people with mental disorders. An analysis is provided of trends in global health reform and their implications for mental health. To illustrate how these global trends can be addressed by governments, and to introduce the reader to the guidance package, a summary is then provided of the modules in the guidance package. This module will enable readers to gain an understanding of the global context of mental health and to select which modules will be useful to them in their particular situations.

Also available: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package--14 modules

Other modules included in the package:
Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans
Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated version
Mental Health Financing
Advocacy for Mental Health
Quality Improvement for Mental Health
Organization of Services for Mental Health
Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health
Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights
Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace
Mental Health Information Systems
Human Resources and Training in Mental Health
Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans


Also available: 14-module package: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package - 14 modules



Other modules included in the package:



Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines



Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans



Mental Health Policy Plans and Programmes. Updated version



Mental Health Context



Mental Health Financing



Advocacy for Mental Health



Quality Improvement for Mental Health



Organization of Services for Mental Health



Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health



Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights



Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace



Mental Health Information Systems



Human Resources and Training in Mental Health



Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans