Browsing Centre for Psychiatry by Subject "Global Health"
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COVID-19 mental health impact and responses in low-income and middle-income countries: reimagining global mental health.
(2021-06)Most of the global population live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), which have historically received a small fraction of global resources for mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly in ... -
Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Prisoners.
(2018-06-01)People involved with criminal justice frequently are exposed to violence and traumatic experiences. This may lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, no review, to our knowledge, has synthetized findings in ... -
Reconceptualising the treatment gap for common mental disorders: a fork in the road for global mental health?
(2022-09)In this analysis, we argue that the 'treatment gap' for common mental disorders often reflects lack of demand, arising because services fail to address the needs of disadvantaged communities. We propose a route forward for ... -
Why mental health matters to global health.
(2014-12)Global health has been defined as an area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. This article provides an overview of some central ...