Collaborative Care Worldwide

Collaboration and integration in healthcare is happening throughout the world. In the articles and links that appear in this section, we are highlighting the work of the other nations involved in this cutting-edge and essential work. To offer an article or suggest a link, please contact Jo Ellen Patterson.

WHO launches new mental health initiative

On 9th October, 2008, WHO has launched its action programme in Geneva, the mental health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) which aims at scaling up services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders for countries especially with low and middle income. The programme asserts that with proper care, psychosocial assistance and medication, tens of millions could be treated for depression, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, prevented from suicide and begin to lead normal lives– even where resources are scarce.

For a complete copy (4.03mb) of the report, click HERE.

WHO has also produced a great video describing worldwide mental health struggles.  The video is mhgap video.  Click to watch it.  After you get to the page, look under RESOURCES and you'll find mhgap video.

UK Nurses ill-trained to help people with depression

Patients with depression are being let down at primary healthcare level because nurses are not trained sufficiently in dealing with mental health conditions, according to a University of Ulster researcher.

“Issues and challenges in delivering an integrated health care system within Australia and the implications for policy” 

Fiona Armstrong, Chair, Australian Health Care Reform Alliance -- Presentation to the Australian Fabians, 5 November 2008

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