Mental Health Information Systems
Subtitle: Mental Health Policy And Service Guidance Package
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: October 31, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9789241546713
Subjects: Health systems & services; Mental Health Services; Health Policy; Medical; Information Systems; Information services; Mental Health; organization & administration
Description: A mental health information system is a system for collecting and applying information about a mental health service and the mental health needs of the population it serves. The module begins with a discussion of what information should be collected and how this information can be used. Based on the experiences of several countries in developing health information systems, the module articulates a number of broad principles that a country should adhere to in the development of a mental health information system. It then lays out a step-by-step approach to designing, establishing and evaluating such a system. Information systems are essential for both long-term national mental health planning and service delivery at community and individual levels.--Publisher's description.