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Strengthening human resources through development of candidate core competencies for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa workshop summary

One of the largest treatment gaps for mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders in the world can be seen in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of people with serious MNS disorders living in low- and middle-income countries do not recei...

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Main Authors: Pankevich, Diana E., Wizemann, Theresa M. (Author), Cuff, Patricia A. (Author), Altevogt, Bruce M. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, African Science Academy Development Initiative, Strengthening Human Resources for Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa (Workshop) (2012, Kampala, Uganda)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press [2013], 2013
Subjects:
Mental Disorders / Therapy
Clinical Competence / Standards
Quality Of Health Care / Organization & Administration
Substance-related Disorders / Therapy
Nervous System Diseases / Therapy
Africa South Of The Sahara
Medically Underserved Area
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references

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