Human resources for mental health in low and middle income countries: Evidence from Bangladesh

Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam; Reshman Tabassum; Paolo C. Colet; Jonas Preposi Cruz; Sukhen Dey; Lal B. Rawal; Anwar Islam

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Human resources for mental health in low and middle income countries: Evidence from Bangladesh

Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Reshman Tabassum, Paolo C. Colet, Jonas Preposi Cruz, Sukhen Dey, Lal B. Rawal, Anwar Islam

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Mental disorders are a major public health challenge globally, contributing to 40% of the global burdenof disease. Nevertheless, it remains highly neglected by health planners and policy makers, particularlyin low and middle income countries (LMIC). Bangladesh, one of the low-income countries, suffers froma severe shortage of appropriately trained and an adequate number of human resources to providemental health care. The authors reviewed available evidence on the dynamics of mental health servicesin LMIC like Bangladesh, with a view to help develop appropriate policies on human resources. Thischapter critically examines the current situation of human resources for mental health in Bangladesh,and explores ways to further strengthen human resources so as to enhance mental health services inthe country.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Workforce Development Theory and Practice in the Mental Health Sector
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	144-164
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Electronic)	9781522518754
ISBN (Print)	1522518746, 9781522518747
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1874-7.ch007
Publication status	Published - Nov 9 2016
Externally published	Yes

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General Psychology
Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
General Business,Management and Accounting

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