Mental health information systems in resource-challenged countries: experiences from India. (19th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahuja, Shalini; Shidhaye, Rahul; Semrau, Maya; Thornicroft, Graham; Jordans, Mark
• Is Part Of: BJPsych international. Volume 15:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2018-04-19
• Subjects: Psychiatry, Transcultural -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Comparative psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1192/bji.2017.6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4740

Abstract

Abstract : Mental health information systems are increasingly being used to measure the effectiveness of mental health interventions. Little or no data is available for mental health service availability and service uptake in low- and middle-income countries. Through a narrative review, this paper illustrates the importance of routine monitoring data and suggests methods for developing, implementing and evaluating mental health indicators in low- and middle-income countries with a primary focus on India.