Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001):

What to teach with regard to mental health in an MPH program?

Full Abstract

Mental health is one of the important subjects of the "New Public Health". Mental illness is one of the major causes of morbidity and even mortality, and traditional separation from health care systems has left mental illness poorly attended. New technologies and concepts allow for management of mental illness in the community, but this requires adequate organization and resources. Mental health policy requires a population-based approach, just as other issues in health, with prevention at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, as with physical disease. Thus training in mental health issues is an important element of a basic MPH program. We will consider the following issues:
1. Mental health training for whom? 2. A brief sketch of the mental health scenario in Europe; 3. What should be the proper reply to the mental health needs in Europe? 4. Suggested profile of an MPH graduate; 5. Recommended syllabus.

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Author information

Author/s: Levav, Itshak (I);

Affiliation: Ministry of Health, Mental Health Services, P.O.B. 1176 Jerusalem 91010, Israel. itzhak.levav(-atsign-)moh.health.gov.il

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Public health reviews (Public Health Rev), published in Israel. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 30 (issue 1-4) : pp 365-73

Dates: Created 2003/03/04; Completed 2003/04/04; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12613720, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Community Psychiatry - education Curriculum Education, Graduate - standards Education, Public Health Professional - standards Europe, Eastern - epidemiology Humans

Israel Mental Disorders - epidemiology Mental Health Mental Health Services Public Health - education Schools, Public Health - organization & administration

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