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This revised and expanded third edition text utilizes a public health framework and the latest epidemiological, treatment, and service systems research to promote a comprehensive understanding of the organization, financing, and delivery of mental health and substance abuse services in the United States. Written by national experts in the field, this timely work will provide policymakers, administrators, clinicians, and public health and behavioral health graduate students with the knowledge base needed to manage and transform mental health service systems, both nationally and locally. The boo

AbstractMathematical modeling has proven to be a useful tool for Oregon policymakers and administrators who design and operate the state's mental health system.

AbstractAs Oregon moved its Medicaid services into the managed care plan, mental health goals were similar to those on the physical health side‐cost control, expansion of services, and increased flexibility.

AbstractMental health services research is a new field of inquiry that can be helpful to clinicians and policymakers.

THE BETTERMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS THE TOPIC OF THIS ARTICLE. THE AUTHOR CITES SEVERAL PARTS OF THE WORLD WHERE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR RADICAL CHANGE IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE QUALITIES OF "MENTAL HEALTH" DIFFER IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE WORLD, THERE ARE DIFFERENCES TOO BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS. THESE AND OTHER MORAL PRINCIPLES, SOCIAL ATTITUDES, AND ECONOMIC NEEDS MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR.

This paper summarizes the current situation of mental health services in the Arab world. Out of 20 countries for which information is available, six do not have a mental health legislation and two do not have a mental health policy. Three countries (Lebanon, Kuwait and Bahrain) had in 2007 more than 30 psychiatric beds per 100,000 population, while two (Sudan and Somalia) had less than 5 per 100,000. The highest number of psychiatrists is found in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, while seven countries (Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen) have less than 0.5 psychiatrists for 100,000 population. The budget allowed for mental health as a percentage from the total health budget, in the few countries where information is available, is far below the range to promote mental health services. Some improvement has occurred in the last decade, but the mental health human resources and the attention devoted to mental health issues are still insufficient.