The core competencies for mental, neurological, and substance use disorder care in sub-Saharan Africa

The core competencies for mental, neurological, and substance use disorder care in sub-Saharan Africa

The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study points to a changing landscape in which non-communicable diseases, such as mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, account for an increasing proportion of premature mortality and disability globally. Despite evidence of the need for care, a re...

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Main Authors: Pamela Y. Collins, Seggane Musisi, Seble Frehywot, Vikram Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-03-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
mental health care
neurology
core competencies
human resources
task sharing
capacity-building
Africa
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/26682/pdf_44

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