Public mental health services in Southern China and related health outcomes among individuals living with severe mental illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although national policies in China are comprehensive and instructive, a wide disparity exists between different cities. The current status of public mental health services by region in China remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate policies related to public mental health services, the contact coverage of public mental health services and outcomes of service users.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out in Southern China, between April 2021 and March 2022.  Considering the geographical location, socioeconomic development levels, and prevalence of severe mental illness, four cities including Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen were selected. Relevant service providers were asked to report data on mental health policies and facility-related in

SUBMITTER: Qiu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363596 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature