IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1279: The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Review of Components and Competencies
IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1279: The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Review of Components and Competencies
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15061279
Authors:
Brandon A. Kohrt
Laura Asher
Anvita Bhardwaj
Mina Fazel
Mark J. D. Jordans
Byamah B. Mutamba
Abhijit Nadkarni
Gloria A. Pedersen
Daisy R. Singla
Vikram Patel
Community-based mental health services are emphasized in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan, the World Bank’s Disease Control Priorities, and the Action Plan of the World Psychiatric Association. There is increasing evidence for effectiveness of mental health interventions delivered by non-specialists in community platforms in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). However, the role of community components has yet to be summarized. Our objective was to map community interventions in LMIC, identify competencies for community-based providers, and highlight research gaps. Using a review-of-reviews strategy, we identified 23 reviews for the narrative synthesis. Motivations to employ community components included greater accessibility and acceptability compared to healthcare facilities, greater clinical effectiveness through ongoing contact and use of trusted local providers, family involvement, and economic benefits. Locations included homes, schools, and refugee camps, as well as technology-...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Brandon A. Kohrt Laura Asher Anvita Bhardwaj Mina Fazel Mark J. D. Jordans Byamah B. Mutamba Abhijit Nadkarni Gloria A. Pedersen Daisy R. Singla Vikram Patel Tags: Review Source Type: research
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