Global mental health principles and practice

Global health is an area for study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global mental health is the application of these principles to the domain of mental ill-health. The most striking inequity is that concerning...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Patel, Vikram (-), Minas, I. H. (I. Harry), Cohen, Alex, 1950-, Prince, Martin (Martin James), 1960-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press [2014]
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Sumario:Global health is an area for study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global mental health is the application of these principles to the domain of mental ill-health. The most striking inequity is that concerning the disparities in provision of care and respect for human rights of people living with mental health problems (MHP) between rich and poor countries. Low and middle income countries (LMIC) are home to over 80% of the global population, but command less than 20% of the share of the mental health reso
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (511 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199386987
9780199336340