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Human resources for mental health in low and middle income countries: Evidence from Bangladesh
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posted on 2019-12-16, 00:00 authored by SMS Islam, R Tabassum, PC Colet, JP Cruz, S Dey, Lal RawalLal Rawal, A IslamMental 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.
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Information Resources Management AssociationStart Page
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374Number of Pages
21ISBN-13
9781522531685Publisher
IGI GlobalPlace of Publication
Hershey, PAPublisher DOI
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York University, Canada; Bellamarine University, USA; Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia; Macquarie University; International Center for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, BangladeshEra Eligible
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