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Mental Health Information Systems
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package
Nonserial Publication
World Health Organization
ISBN-13    9789241546713 ISBN-10    9241546719
Order Number    11500627
Price    CHF    35.00 / US$    42.00 Developing countries:    CHF    24.50
English     2005        111   pages
Summary
A mental health information system is a system for collecting and applying information about a mental health service and the mental health needs of the population it serves. The module begins with a discussion of what information should be collected and how this information can be used. Based on the experiences of several countries in developing health information systems, the module articulates a number of broad principles that a country should adhere to in the development of a mental health information system. It then lays out a step-by-step approach to designing, establishing and evaluating such a system. Information systems are essential for both long-term national mental health planning and service delivery at community and individual levels.

Also available: 14-module package: WHO Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package - 14 modules

Other modules included in the package:

Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policies and Plans

Mental Health Policy, Plans and Programmes. Updated version

Mental Health Context

Mental Health Financing

Advocacy for Mental Health

Quality Improvement for Mental Health

Organization of Services for Mental Health

Planning and Budgeting to Deliver Services for Mental Health

Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

Mental Health Policies and Programmes in the Workplace

Mental Health Information Systems

Human Resources and Training in Mental Health

Monitoring and Evaluation of Mental Health Policies and Plans