A population health model for the provision of mental health care
This paper proposes a population model for mental health to address the high prevalence of mental disorders in the community and the growing burden of disease. The paper is intended to assist discussion about elements of service models in mental health and the integration of these in a population health approach.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
- Purpose
- Introduction
- The purpose of a service model or models
- Domains for consideration in a population-based service model
Why a population health model?- Whole of life span populations
- Service levels
- Other partners in mental health care
- Outputs, outcomes and the evaluation cycle
- Example of a population mental health approach for depression
- Infrastructure for a service model
- Human resources - mental health workforce requirements
- Other infrastructure
- Conclusions
- References
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