Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ
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The development of mental health services is described here. Some of the activities undertaken are outlined including intersectoral collaborations to further mental health services.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
ReviewDevelopment of national mental health programmes in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region.
In this paper, the need for all countries to tackle mental health problems is emphasized. The development of mental health services in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is discussed and national mental health programmes in the Region are described.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
Effect of trauma on the mental health of Palestinian children and mothers in the Gaza Strip.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 286 Palestinian children 9-18 years of age and their mothers in the Gaza Strip. Traumatic events recollected by children living in areas of conflict, the prevalence of post-traumatic stress reactions and the relationship between children's and mothers' mental health were investigated. ⋯ Children experienced on average four traumatic events; one-third reported significant post-traumatic stress reactions. IES scores were higher among girls and mothers' GHQ scores significantly predicted children's IES scores.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
Historical ArticleEgyptian contribution to the concept of mental health.
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Recognizing the magnitude of the problem of mental health disorders globally, the World Health Organization has made mental health the focus of the year 2001. In this paper three priority areas for action in the Eastern Mediterranean Region are suggested, namely: human rights, mental hospitals and community care, drug abuse, and reconstruction of the health care system in Afghanistan.