Community beliefs about treatments and outcomes of mental disorders: A mental health literacy survey in a rural area of Maharashtra, India
Public HealthPublished 1 July 2009
Michelle Kermode, Kathryn Bowen, S. Arole, Kaustubh Joag, Anthony F. Jorm
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Abstract
The findings from this study highlight the need to enhance MHL in this community. Additionally, there is a need to build the capacity of the primary healthcare staff, including the VHWs, so that they are equipped to provide an effective local response for people experiencing mental health problems.
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