Psychiatry & Society

Global Mental Health | Dr. Vikram Patel

June 30, 2022 Reuben Hendler, MD Season 1 Episode 6
Psychiatry & Society
Global Mental Health | Dr. Vikram Patel
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What can we learn from an international perspective about promoting mental health at home? Global health visionary Dr. Vikram Patel shares insights from research and practice around the world.

Introduction
Concept of mental health across cultures
Usefulness of different ways of conceptualizing mental health
Are some countries more mentally healthy than others?
Is equity healthy?
Better outcomes with fewer resources?
Interventions across cultures?
Lessons for US from other countries?
Role of non-specialists, community health workers
Conclusions