Post-war mental health promotion in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
After the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, mental illness is very prevalent. With little knowledge about mental health, the stigma of mental illness is still pervasive in many communities. To combat this prejudice, we describe mental health promotion strategies which can empower individuals and educate the communities in which they live.
Hasanović
Mevludin
M
Psychiatry Clinic, University Clinical Center Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. hameaz@bih.net.ba
Sinanović
Osman
O
Pajević
Izet
I
Avdibegović
Esmina
E
Sutović
Alija
A
D017522:Bosnia and Herzegovina; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011287:Prejudice; D011639:Public Opinion; D014857:Warfare