A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Selected Mental Health Systems

Authors

Gary Mathews, Western Michigan University
Morton O. Wagenfeld, Western Michigan University

Abstract

The information provided from authors around the world on their respective mental health systems is analyzed and compared. Several key dimensions are utilized, including the relationship of mental health services to other services, institutional care, community care, staffing, prevention and mental health promotion services, and accessibility. Resources and governmental priorities are identified as being essential to the provision of effective services. It is clear that the general trends identified by the experts for mental health in both developing and developed countries are by no means universal in applicability.

Recommended Citation

Mathews, Gary and Wagenfeld, Morton O. (1991) "A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Selected Mental Health Systems," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 18: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1984
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol18/iss2/10