Briefing Paper 5: Data & Quality of Service (original) (raw)
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IntroductionThe British National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey Programme (http://www.mentalhealthsurveys.co.uk/) started in 1993, and it seems timely now, with the publication of the most recent survey [39], to take stock of its impact on our understanding of mental disorders and of what the next steps should be.The survey programme was designed to improve knowledge and understanding of mental illness, its causes and consequences, in order to inform governmental objectives for mental health [18]. These comprised prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of mental disorders; improvement of quality of life; prevention of mortality; provision of services and interventions; mental health promotion; tackling fear, ignorance and stigma around mental illness; and continued research into the causes, consequences and care of specific mental disorders, together with their contribution to social exclusion. The survey programme has provided a key source of continuous information to government, commi
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British psychiatric morbidity survey
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There is mounting evidence of the massive global health burden of mental illness (Murray & Lopez, 1996; Jenkins, 1997). Within Great Britain, the Department of Health's overall objectives for mental illness were summarised as follows (Department of Health, 1993): (a) To reduce the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders. (b) To reduce the mortality associated with mental disorders. (c) To reduce the extent and severity of other problems associated with mental disorders, for example: (i) poor physical health; (ii) impaired social functioning; (iii) poor social circumstances; (iv) family burden. (d) To ensure appropriate services and interventions are provided. (e) To reverse the public's negative perception of mental illness, for example: (i) counter fear, ignorance and stigma; (ii) create a more positive social climate in which to seek help; (iii) improve quality of life for people with mental health problems. (f) To research causes, consequences and care of specific me...