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Use of participatory, action and research methods in enhancing awareness of mental disorders in Kariobangi, Kenya

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Worldwide, mental disorders affect 450 million people and account for 15% of the overall burden of diseases from all causes (World Health Organization, 2001). Two-thirds of those affected do not receive adequate care owing to stigma, discrimination, neglect and poverty. The World Health Organization (2001) found that only 1% of the total health expenditure went to mental health in most countries.

Source: International Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1192/s1749367600000266

Authors: Caleb J. Othieno, Nelly Kitazi, James Mburu, Anne Obondo, Muthoni A. Mathai, Rene Loewenson

Institutions: Kenyatta National Hospital, Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2435701984