The publication of South Africa's National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) make it timely to review that state of mental health services in the country, and to emphasize the importance of prioritising mental health as a...
South Africa has progressive policies, which were generated to rectify the effects of apartheid and promote social justice. The National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020 (Republic of South Africa, National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020 , n.d...
When properly formulated and implemented, a mental health policy can have a positive impact on the mental health of the population. Service organization forms one of the most important areas of a mental health policy and plan. In order to deliver a high standard of mental health treatment and ...
In keeping with this, only 59.1% of high-income countries have specified their national mental health programs. On one hand, the low figures can be explained by the fact that many of these countries have laid down plans in various sectors of mental health (rather than a unified plan) or ...
This paper describes the process and effectiveness of the ToC process in Ethiopia to formulate a comprehensive district mental health care plan. Methods Setting The study was conducted in the Sodo district in Southern Ethiopia, located about 100 km south of the capital city, Addis Ababa. It is ...
South America Middle East and Africa By Platform Insights The iOS segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The market has witnessed significant growth, with a focus on addressing issues such as loneliness and burnout. iOS mental health apps, designed for mobi...
Maternal mental health care is a neglected area in low and middle income countries (LAMIC) such as South Africa, where maternal and child health care priorities are focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality and promoting infant physical health. I
Associate Professor Psychiatric & Mental Health , Turkey Turkey Buuma Maisha Executive Board Member for Society of Travel Medicine, South Africa, South Africa South Africa Jasmine Modasi Icahn School of Medicine, USA USA Timothy Van Deusen
Theory of Change (ToC), a method employed in the planning, implementation and evaluation of complex community initiatives, is an innovative approach that has the potential to assist in the development of a comprehensive mental health care plan (MHCP), which can inform the delivery of integrated ...
The South African National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020, reports that there are serious social and economic costs related to the provision of health care. These include direct and indirect costs such as reduced productivity at home and work, loss of income and loss...