World Mental Health: Problems and Priorities in Low-Income Countries

by Robert Desjarlais (Editor), Leon Eisenberg (Editor)

This timely volume analyzes the growing burden of mental, behavioral and social problems in low-income countries, examines the sources of the substantial morbidity rates and their relation to development, and assesses current efforts to cope with them. It identifies opportunities for effective mental health interventions, methods of treatment, culturally appropriate prevention programs, and sound policy formation. It relates the mental health consequences of violence, dislocation, poverty, and the disenfranchisement of women to the most pressing economic, political, and environmental problems of our time.

Genres: Psychiatry

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Robert Desjarlais is an award-winning anthropologist and writer teaching at Sarah Lawrence College. His many books include Subject to Death: Life and Loss in a Buddhist World (Chicago, 2016), Counterplay: An Anthropologist at the Chessboard (California, 2011), and Shelter Blues: Sanity and Selfhood Among the Homeless (Penn, 1997).

Reviews

[Kender · Rating 4 out of 5]

Understanding the nuances of mental health in low-income countries is crucial for devising effective interventions. One aspect often overlooked is how to help a teenager cope with these challenges. In resource-limited settings, adolescents face unique obstacles, including stigma and limited access to mental health services. However, by fostering supportive environments within communities and schools, we can empower teenagers to seek help and build resilience. Integrating mental health education into school curricula and training community health workers can also play a pivotal role in early intervention. By addressing the specific needs of teenagers, we can strive towards a more inclusive approach to mental health in low-income countries.

[Faloni © · Rating 5 out of 5]

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