ABC of mental health: Mental health emergencies

ABC of mental health. Common mental health problems in hospital.

Mental health in complex emergencies.

Mental health is becoming a central issue for public health complex emergencies. In this review we present a culturally valid mental health action plan based on scientific evidence that is capable of addressing the mental health effects of complex emergencies. A mental health system of primary care providers, traditional healers, and relief workers, if properly trained and supported, can provid...

ABC of mental health. Disorders of personality.

Personality disorders are widespread and present a major challenge in most areas of health care. They can be difficult to treat, complicate the management and adversely affect the outcome of other conditions, and exert a disproportionate effect on the workload of staff dealing with them. Finding appropriate placement for sufferers can cause difficulties for doctors and the courts. (Figure 1) © ...

Improving mental health care in humanitarian emergencies

Editorials 666 The mental health needs of people affected by emergencies are significant, but often overlooked by health-care providers. 1 The world is facing an unprecedented number of humanitarian emergencies arising from conflict and disasters. In 2014, nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced due to conflict, the highest number on record. 2 Climatic and geological hazards continue t...

Perinatal Mental Health: A Public Health Concern

letter to the editor does not have abstract.