Year: 1995 Source: New York: Oxford University Press, 1995. 382p. SIEC No: 19950348

Chapter 1 of this book explores the global context of mental health. Chapter 2 is on mental illness & psychiatric services. Chapter 3 discusses suicide patterns & Chapter 4 reviews the results of substance abuse. Chapters 5 & 6 study the consequences of violence & displacement. Chapters 7-9 discuss mental health issues among children & youth, women, & the elderly. Chapter 10 examines behaviour & health. The final 2 chapters present conclusions & set agendas for action & research.