5. Gap in treatment: Serious cases receiving no treatment during the last 12 months 90 85% 80 76% 70 60 50 50% 40 35% 30 20 10 0 Lower range Upper range Lower range Upper range Developed countries Developing countries (WHO World Mental Health Consortium, JAMA, June 2nd 2004)
6. ScarcityHuman Resources(N=157 to 183 countries) Figure 2: Human resources for mental health in each income group of countries per 100 000 population
23. Collaborative programs of activity (in policy development, service design and implementation, research – particularly mental health system research, education and training, and consumer, carer and civil society engagement) are the most effective way to develop effective leadership skills
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25. Key Needs in Global Mental Health Research Demonstration projects tied to rigorous external evaluation and funding for generalization of programs if outcomes are positive Network of global mental health policy research centers in the developed and developing worlds Networking Centers, Researchers, and Trainees
26. Culture, Context and Western Imports Concern about imposing western approaches to psychiatry on diverse cultures – undermining indigenous healing Risk of bringing in the “worst”: old and riskier drugs, institutionalization, stigma At same time, neglect of MI is major practical/HR issue in p-c environment (Lancet 2000) Principle: High level of critical awareness in melding essentials of western psychiatry with local traditions and customs Dilemma: Is this “marriage” always feasible. Unintended dangers (stigma, adverse effects, disruption of traditional care systems).