title: Psychiatry in Pakistan: 1947-2006: a new balance sheet.
abstract: This review deals with the evolution of psychiatry in Pakistan since its inception in 1947. It describes the situation of psychiatric services, education and research through the years 1947-2006, presenting a picture of existing mental health scenario, suggesting the ways for improvement and comment on possible future developments. It concludes with the prediction of a revolutionary change in the current shape of psychiatry throughout the world and especially in Pakistan whereby psychiatry will change to organic-based discipline of a wider "Neurosciences".
authors: Memorial University of Newfoundland, 300-Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6, Canada.
authors: Amin A Muhammad
authors: AA
authors: Gadit
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D006266:Health Education; D006285:Health Planning; D006291:Health Policy; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*; D010154:Pakistan; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*