title: Psychiatric priorities in developing countries.
abstract: Many psychiatrists assert that an expansion of mental health services in the developing countries is overdue. This will only take place if: (i) the tasks of mental health care are undertaken by a wide range of non-specialist health workers, including those responsible for primary health care; and (ii) services are directed initially at a very limited range of priority conditions. The method of priority selection is discussed, and the process required for translation of priority decisions into health action is exemplified by two illustrations.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003906:Developing Countries; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D008605:Mental Health Services; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000600:supply & distribution; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs