Human resources and training in mental health.
Contributors: World Health Organization.
Series: Mental health policy and service guidance package
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Geneva
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
Subjects: Mental Health Services -- manpower.; Mental health services -- Administration.; Mental health services -- Personnel management.; Mental health facilities -- Employees -- Training of.; Mental health personnel -- Education.; Health planning.; Health Personnel -- organization & administration.; Health Personnel -- education.; Health Planning Guidelines.
Description: This module provides a comprehensive approach to human resources and training for mental health in countries. It includes guidance on the development of a human resource policy for mental health that provides a coherent framework for workforce development. It outlines a systematic method to determine the number of personnel and the mix of competencies required by a range of mental health services, including general hospitals, primary care and community settings.--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-123).