Abstract
An undercurrent of change is occurring in Qatar's approach towards mental healthcare. In the past 5 years, significant attention has been given to community care initiatives. There is much progress to be made, but the provision of psychiatric support outside of hospitals, the launch of several community services and the tackling of the associated social stigma represent a marked step away from the norm that has usually pervaded in the region. This article analyses these changes and identifies the challenges that remain.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 15-18 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | BJPsych International |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- Psychiatry and law
- Qatar
- community care
- mental health
- mental health strategy