Global Mental Health Reforms: Mental Health Care in Anglophone West Africa (original) (raw)

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The paper explores the state of mental health care in the Anglophone countries of West Africa, which include The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, and Liberia. It highlights the historical context of psychiatric care in the region, outlines current resources and practices, and discusses the challenges facing mental health services, including limited human and financial resources. The authors note promising developments such as increased political stability, the growth of mental health NGOs, and the implementation of health insurance schemes, which collectively point towards gradual improvements in mental health care systems.

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