Psychiatry & Society
What makes for a mentally healthy society? Harvard psychiatrist Reuben Hendler, MD explores this big question from multiple perspectives, in dialogue with deep thinkers and compassionate healers. This is a podcast for anyone interested in mental health and how the healing of individuals and society can go hand in hand. Ideas expressed on the podcast are those of its contributors and not the views of Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, or other hospitals and programs. The content of this podcast provides general information only - not medical or professional advice. References to individuals' experiences of health reflect amalgamations of multiple experiences.
Psychiatry & Society
Global Mental Health | Dr. Vikram Patel
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Reuben Hendler, MD
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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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