Making Mental Health a Priority in Belize

被引：8
|
作者：
Killion, Cheryl [1 ]
Cayetano, Claudina
机构：
[1] Case Western Reserve Univ, Frances Payne Bolton Sch Nursing, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
来源：
ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING | 2009年 / 23卷 / 02期
关键词：
CULTURAL PSYCHIATRY;
D O I：
10.1016/j.apnu.2008.05.005
中图分类号：
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号：
1011 ;
摘要：
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. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码：157 / 165
页数：9
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