Making mental health a priority in Belize.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
; 23(2): 157-65, 2009 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19327558
ABSTRACT
Belize, Central America, the most sparsely populated country in Central America, has taken gigantic steps to improve the mental health of its citizens. This article profiles mental health in this country and explicates contextual factors circumscribing manifestations, treatment, and care of mental illness. An overview of mental health services is provided, with particular focus on the role of psychiatric nurse practitioners. Other innovative approaches in promoting mental health and providing care to the those who are mentally ill are highlighted. Current and future challenges for nursing care and mental health services are presented. Recommendations for future action are offered.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mental Disorders
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Mental Health Services
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Nursing Services
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Incidence_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America central
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Belice
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Caribe ingles
Language:
En
Journal:
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States