title: [Huge barriers to the treatment of mental disorders in low-income countries].
abstract: In low-income countries 76-85% of people living with mental disorders do not receive treatment. To reduce the treatment gap many challenges need to be addressed. On a health political level this includes limited financial resources and ineffective health organization. Human resources are inadequate, and often drugs are not available. Individuals face long distances to psychiatric hospitals, out-of-pocket payment and stigma. There is a great need for research in how to enhance prevention and treatment of mental disorders in low-income countries.
authors: Offenbachsvej 25, 3., 2450 København SV. carina.w.soerensen@gmail.com.
authors: Carina Winkler
authors: CW
authors: Sørensen
authors: Ole
authors: O
authors: Bæk
authors: Jessica
authors: J
authors: Carlsson
authors: Per
authors: P
authors: Kallestrup
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D006291:Health Policy; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D057545:Social Stigma; D000078329:Workforce