Mental Health in Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities in Introducing Western Mental Health System in Uganda


 
Language:

English

Author:

Kopinak JK

Series/Journal Title:

International Journal of MCH and AIDS

Volume:

3

Issue:

1

Pages:

9

Description:

This paper presents a review of the attempt to implement a western-oriented mental health system into
a different culture, specifically a developing country such as Uganda. It draws upon an extensive literature review
and the author’s work in Uganda to identify the lessons learned as well as the challenges of introducing a western-
oriented mental health system in a totally new cultural milieu. [from abstract]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type