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Improving Access and Use of Psychotropic Medicines
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package
Nonserial Publication
World Health Organization
ISBN-13    9789241546416 ISBN-10    9241546417
Order Number    11509543
Price    CHF    20.00 / US$    24.00 Developing countries:    CHF    14.00
English     2005        69   pages
Summary
This module provides practical guidance on how to improve access to psychotropic drugs and promote their effective use. Issues such as the rational selection of drugs, affordability, sustainable financing and the availability of reliable health and supply systems are discussed in order to demonstrate practical ways to promote access. A number of educational, managerial and regulatory strategies to promote the effective use of psychotropic medicines are also highlighted.

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