A pilot study on community-based outpatient treatment for patients with chronic psychotic disorders in Somalia: Change in symptoms, functioning and co-morbid khat use

A pilot study on community-based outpatient treatment for patients with chronic psychotic disorders in Somalia: Change in symptoms, functioning and co-morbid khat use

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Low and Middle Income Countries, mental health services are often poorly developed due to the lack of resources and trained personnel. In order to overcome these challenges, new ways of care have been suggested such as a focus on...

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Main Authors: Odenwald Michael, Lingenfelder Birke, Peschel Wolfgang, Haibe Farhan, Warsame Abdirisak, Omer Ahmed, Stöckel Judith, Maedl Anna, Elbert Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
Low and middle income countries
Severe mental disorders
Community-based mental health care
Schizophrenia
Khat
Online Access:http://www.ijmhs.com/content/6/1/8

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