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Community mental health in rural India: the Shifa project in Padhar Hospital, Madhya Pradesh

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: People with severe mental disorders in rural India have minimal access to mental health services. Project Shifa entails outreach to patients and families in 75 villages in rural central India. A team of local health workers led by one psychiatrist provide assessment, medications, education and follow-up services.

Source: BJPsych International

DOI: 10.1192/bji.2017.8

Authors: Johann A. Ebenezer, Robert E. Drake

Institution: Dartmouth College

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2789290820