Strengthening mental health systems in low- and middle-income countries: The Emerald programme
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UAM. Departamento de PsiquiatríaPublisher
BioMed CentralDate
2015-04-10Citation
10.1186/s12916-015-0309-4
BMC Medicine 13.1 (2015): Artículo 79
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1741-7015DOI
10.1186/s12916-015-0309-4Editor's Version
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-015-0309-4Subjects
Delivery of health care; Health care systems; Mental health; MedicinaRights
© 2015 Semrau et al.Abstract
There is a large treatment gap for mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with the majority
of people with mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders receiving no or inadequate care. Health system
factors are known to play a crucial role in determining the coverage and effectiveness of health service interventions,
but the study of mental health systems in LMICs has been neglected. The ‘Emerging mental health systems in LMICs’
(Emerald) programme aims to improve outcomes of people with MNS disorders in six LMICs (Ethiopia, India, Nepal,
Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda) by generating evidence and capacity to enhance health system performance in
delivering mental health care. A mixed-methods approach is being applied to generate evidence on: adequate, fair,
and sustainable resourcing for mental health (health system inputs); integrated provision of mental health services
(health system processes); and improved coverage and goal attainment in mental health (health system outputs).
Emerald has a strong focus on capacity-building of researchers, policymakers, and planners, and on increasing service
user and caregiver involvement to support mental health systems strengthening. Emerald also addresses stigma and
discrimination as one of the key barriers for access to and successful delivery of mental health services
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Google Scholar:Semrau, Maya
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Evans-Lacko, Sara
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Alem, Atalay
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Ayuso Mateos, José Luis
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Chisholm, Dan
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Gureje, Oye
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Hanlon, Charlotte
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Jordans, Mark
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Kigozi, Fred
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Lempp, Heidi
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Lund, Crick
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Petersen, Inge
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Shidhaye, Rahul
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Thornicroft, Graham
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