Building Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencies (nonserial Publications)
by World Health Organization /
2013 / English / PDF
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In spite of their tragic nature, and notwithstanding the human
suffering they create, emergency situations are also opportunities
to build better mental health care. The surge of aid, combined with
sudden, focused attention on the mental health of the population,
creates unparalleled opportunities to transform mental health care
for the long term.
In spite of their tragic nature, and notwithstanding the human
suffering they create, emergency situations are also opportunities
to build better mental health care. The surge of aid, combined with
sudden, focused attention on the mental health of the population,
creates unparalleled opportunities to transform mental health care
for the long term.
By publishing this information, the World Health Organization
ensures that those faced with emergencies do not miss the
opportunity for mental health reform. Emergencies are not only
mental health tragedies, but also powerful catalysts for achieving
sustainable mental health care in affected communities. We do not
know where the next major emergency will be, but we do know that
those affected will have the opportunity to build back better.
Reading this publication is an excellent way to prepare for and
respond to that eventuality.
By publishing this information, the World Health Organization
ensures that those faced with emergencies do not miss the
opportunity for mental health reform. Emergencies are not only
mental health tragedies, but also powerful catalysts for achieving
sustainable mental health care in affected communities. We do not
know where the next major emergency will be, but we do know that
those affected will have the opportunity to build back better.
Reading this publication is an excellent way to prepare for and
respond to that eventuality.
The ten cases that form the core of this report show how it can be
done. Early commitment towards a longer-term perspective for mental
health reform is key to success. The report summarizes lessons
learned and key overlapping practices emerging from these
experiences.
The ten cases that form the core of this report show how it can be
done. Early commitment towards a longer-term perspective for mental
health reform is key to success. The report summarizes lessons
learned and key overlapping practices emerging from these
experiences.