scholarly journals NHS links: achievements of a scheme between one London mental health trust and Uganda

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 265-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Baillie ◽  
Jed Boardman ◽  
Tom Onen ◽  
Cerdic Hall ◽  
Maia Gedde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Educational Partnership ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Health Trust ◽  
Low And Middle Income

SummaryThis paper describes a link between a mental health trust (the East London Foundation Trust (ELFT)) in the UK and mental health services in Uganda which has developed since 2004. the aim of the link was to help support the development of mental health services in Uganda by establishing an educational partnership. During the first 3 years, nine staff from ELFT and nine staff from Butabika, from a variety of disciplines, have made short-term exchange visits. Evaluation of the link has demonstrated that benefits have been experienced in both London and Uganda. Such links can provide one way of strategically supporting and strengthening existing health services in low- and middle-income countries.

Human Resources for Mental Health in Low and Middle Income Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 354-374
Author(s):  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
Reshman Tabassum ◽  
Paolo C Colet ◽  
Jonas Preposi Cruz ◽  
Sukhen Dey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Mental disorders are a major public health challenge globally, contributing to 40% of the global burden of disease. Nevertheless, it remains highly neglected by health planners and policy makers, particularly in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Bangladesh, one of the low-income countries, suffers from a severe shortage of appropriately trained and an adequate number of human resources to provide mental health care. The authors reviewed available evidence on the dynamics of mental health services in LMIC like Bangladesh, with a view to help develop appropriate policies on human resources. This chapter critically examines the current situation of human resources for mental health in Bangladesh, and explores ways to further strengthen human resources so as to enhance mental health services in the country.

Accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 971-986
Author(s):  
Caley Arzamarski ◽  
Abby de Steiguer ◽  
Felicita Omari ◽  
Jennifer Hellmuth ◽  
Anne S. Walters
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income
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