Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: does mental health play a role?

PLoS Med. 2005 Oct;2(10):e291. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020291. Epub 2005 Sep 13.

Abstract

Miranda and Patel argue that mental disorders are among the most important causes of disability and premature mortality in developing countries.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Global Health*
  • Goals*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration
  • Mental Health Services / standards*
  • Mental Health*
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Social Conditions