Telemental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rising incidence of mental illness and its impact on individuals, families, and societies is becoming a major public health concern, especially in resource-constrained countries. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for mental health services in many middle- and low-income countries (LMIC). Challenges such as inequality in access, lack of staff and hospital beds, and underfunding, often present in the LMIC, might in part be addressed by telemental health services. However, little is known about telemental health in the LMIC.

Methods

A systematic review was performed, drawing on several electronic databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. Original English language studies on the practice of telemental hea

SUBMITTER: Acharibasam JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6241375 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature