International Observatory on Mental Health Systems: a mental health research and development network
2009

International Observatory on Mental Health Systems

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Minas Harry

Primary Institution: Centre for International Mental Health, The University of Melbourne

Hypothesis

How can mental health system performance be effectively monitored and evaluated in low and middle-income countries?

Conclusion

The International Observatory on Mental Health Systems aims to enhance the capacity to measure and track mental health system performance in low and middle-income countries.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Observatory will monitor and evaluate mental health system performance.
  • It aims to strengthen political commitment to scaling up mental health services.
  • The work will depend on partnerships with various stakeholders.

Takeaway

This study is about a new network that will help countries improve their mental health services by tracking how well they are doing.

Methodology

The Observatory will build partnerships to collect and analyze data on mental health system performance.

Limitations

The effectiveness of scaling up activities must be evaluated, and there is a need for reliable mental health economic data.

Participant Demographics

Focus on low and middle-income countries.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1752-4458-3-2

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