Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa : Reducing the Treatment Gap, Improving Quality of Care: Summary of a Joint Workshop by the Institute of Medicine and the Uganda, Paperback / softback Book

Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa : Reducing the Treatment Gap, Improving Quality of Care: Summary of a Joint Workshop by the Institute of Medicine and the Uganda Paperback / softback

Edited by Patricia Cuff, Zaam Namuli Ssali, Sarah L. Hanson, Bruce M. Altevogt

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Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment.

The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroduction1 Background2 Systems of Care for MNS in Sub-Saharan Africa3 MNS Healthcare Policy4 Needs, Opportunities, and Next StepsAppendix A: Putting into Context MNS Disorders in Sub-SaharanAfricaAppendix B: ReferencesAppendix C: AgendaAppendix D: Registered AttendeesAppendix E: Speaker Biographies

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