Human Resources for Mental Health: Workforce Shortages in Low and Middle Income Countries
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Health Organization
Series/Journal Title:
Human Resources for Health Observer
Volume:
8
Copyright:
2011
Pages:
56
Description:
This report estimates the number of mental health workers required to treat mental, neurological and substance use disorders, which account for an estimated 14% of the global burden of disease. The workforce shortage is estimated based on comparing this needed number of mental health workers with the supply. [from summary]
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