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Mental health care in Belgrade — Challenges and solutions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

D.L. Tosevski  and
B. Pejuskovic
D.L. Tosevski*
Affiliation:
Institute of Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Palmoticeva 37,11000 Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
B. Pejuskovic
Affiliation:
Institute of Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Palmoticeva 37,11000 Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
*
*Corresponding author. E-mail address: dusica.lecictosevski@eunet.yu
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Abstract

Aim

To describe principles and characteristics of mental health care in Belgrade.

Methods

Based on existing data, service provision, number of professionals working in services, funding arrangements, pathways intocare, user/carer involvement and specific issues are reported.

Results

Disastrous events in the country and the region caused an increase of mental and behavioral disorders for 13.5% in the last few years, thus making them the second largest public health problem (after cerebro-vascular diseases). The overall morbidity and mortality are on the rise. Intense acute and chronic stress, as well as the accumulated traumas caused significant psychological sequelae, especially to vulnerable people.

Discussion

Whilst various issues of mental health care in Belgrade overlap with those in other European capitals, there are also some specific problems and features. Due to prolonged adversities, the health system has deteriorated and is facing specific challenges. However, the transformation of mental health services has been initiated, with a lot of positive movements, such as preparation of the National policy for mental health care as well as the Law for protection of mentally ill individuals.

Keywords

Mental health careBelgradeService provisionPathwaysFundingTrauma
Type
Research Article
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 20 , Issue S2 , October 2005 , pp. s266 - s269
Copyright
Copyright © Elsevier SAS 2005

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