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A situation analysis of mental health services and legislation in Ghana: challenges for transformation

Author: Ofori-Atta, A ; Read, U M ; Lund, Crick ; Flisher, Alan ; MHaPP Research Programme Consortium Date: 2010 Objective: To conduct a situation analysis of the status of mental health care in Ghana and to propose options for scaling up the provision of mental health care. Method: A survey of the existing mental health system in Ghana was conducted ... Read more
A situational analysis of child and adolescent mental health services in Ghana Uganda South Africa and Zambia

Author: Kleintjies, Sharon Rose ; Lund, Christopher ; Flisher, A J ; MHaPP Research Programme Consortium Date: 2010 Objective: Approximately one in five children and adolescents (CA) suffer from mental disorders. This paper reports on the findings of a situational analysis of CA mental health policy and services in Ghana, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia. ... Read more
From mental health policy development in Ghana to implementation: What are the barriers?

Author: Awenva, A D ; Read, U M ; Ofori-Attah, A L ; Doku, V C K ; Akpalu, B ; Flisher, Alan ; Lund, Crick ; Osei, A O ; Flisher, A J ; MHaPP Research Programme Consortium Date: 2010 Objective: This paper identifies the key barriers to mental health policy implementation in Ghana and suggests ways of overcoming them. Method: The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitatively, the WHO Mental Health ... Read more
Mental illness - stigma and discrimination in Zambia

Author: Kapungwe, A ; Cooper, Sara ; Mwanza, J ; Mwape, L ; Sikwese, A ; Kakuma, R ; Lund, Christopher ; Flisher, Alan ; MHaPP Research Programme Consortium Date: 2010 Objective: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the presence, causes and means of addressing individual and systemic stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness in Zambia. This is to facilitate the development of ... Read more
Stakeholder's perceptions of help-seeking behaviour among people with mental health problems in Uganda

Author: Nsereko, James ; Kizza, Dorothy ; Kigozi, Fred ; Ssebunnya, Joshua ; Ndyanabangi, Sheila ; Flisher, Alan ; Cooper, Sara ; MHaPP Research Programme Consortium Date: 2011 INTRODUCTION: Mental health facilities in Uganda remain underutilized, despite efforts to decentralize the services. One of the possible explanations for this is the help-seeking behaviours of people with mental health problems. Unfortunately ... Read more c b

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