Mental Health in Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities in Introducing Western Mental Health System in Uganda
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
International Journal of MCH and AIDS
Volume:
3
Issue:
1
Copyright:
2015
Pages:
9
Description:
This paper presents a review of the attempt to implement a western-oriented mental health system into
a different culture, specifically a developing country such as Uganda. It draws upon an extensive literature review
and the author’s work in Uganda to identify the lessons learned as well as the challenges of introducing a western-
oriented mental health system in a totally new cultural milieu. [from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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