ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2024
Evaluating Pakistan's mental healthcare system using World Health Organization's assessment instrument for mental health system (WHO-AIMS).
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Abstract
backgroundPakistan faces profound mental health challenges, which necessitate the urgent need for a comprehensive assessment of its mental healthcare system. A holistic understanding of the mental health landscape is essential to identify strengths, weaknesses, and existing gaps within the system, which can inform targeted interventions and policy enhancements to improve mental healthcare accessibility.
objectiveThe primary objective of this desk research is to conduct an in-depth analysis of Pakistan's mental healthcare system across various dimensions, guided by the World Health Organization's Assessment Tool for Mental Health Systems (WHO-AIMS).
methodsData for this desk research and scoping was obtained through desk research, including an examination of existing policies and legislation and consultations with various health facilities across Pakistan. This comprehensive analysis focused on six critical domains within the WHO-AIMS framework: policy and legislation, mental health services, integration of mental health into primary care, public awareness and collaboration with other sectors, human resources, and monitoring and research initiatives.
resultsThe findings provides a snapshot of strength and opportunities for improvement in Pakistan's mental healthcare system that can serve as the foundation for revising and updating national priorities. Key areas of focus include enhancing policy and legislation, expanding access to mental health services, improving existing initiatives for better integration of mental health into primary care, improving public awareness and sector collaboration, addressing human resource challenges, and strengthening monitoring and research initiatives.
conclusionThis desk research provides a roadmap for refining and enhancing Pakistan's mental health ecosystem and informs the prioritization of mental health campaigning efforts.
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