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Service users and carers in low- and middle-income countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Nasser Loza  and
Randa Effat
Nasser Loza
Affiliation:
The Behman Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, email nloza@behman.com
Randa Effat
Affiliation:
The Behman Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, email rkeffat@aucegypt.edu
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Abstract

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Taking the Middle East as an example, we explore ways to empower service users and carers. Resources are required for the introduction of community mental health systems and the development of tailor-made psychoeducation, both of which need to be culturally and historically sensitive. A further aim should be the sustained and constructive engagement of families in caring for relatives who have a mental illness, in the community.

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Thematic Paper
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BJPsych International , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , February 2017 , pp. 4 - 6
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2017

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