In: Nursing
PHC 273
There is an evidence that mapping mental health systems (MHSs) helps in planning and developing mental health care services for users, families, and other caregivers. Describe the role of Community Behavioral Health Organizations worldwide and in Saudi Arabia specifically; What services do these organizations provide to people with mental and behavioral disorders? How do these organizations make their services accessible to people who need them?
Several mental health care milestones, especially provision of inpatient mental health services supported by a ratified Mental Health Act, were achieved during this period. However, community mental health care services are needed to match international trends evident in developed countries. Similarly, a larger well-trained mental health workforce is needed at all levels to meet the ever-increasing demand of Saudi society.
- NationalNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI Family-to-Family education program.
NAMI Basics education program.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer education and support programs.
NAMI On Campus clubs for students.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with mental health problems.
- The Mental Health Commission, has, among other things, overall responsibility for the standards of mental health services. The Inspector of Mental Health Services carries out inspections of mental health facilities. The overall aim of mental health services policy is to provide care in the community as far as possible.