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Mental health training and education in South America: SUD World Project

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Christopher Symeon ,
Dewi Pritchard ,
Lucienne Aguirre  and
David Jimenez
Christopher Symeon
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
Dewi Pritchard
Affiliation:
East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
Lucienne Aguirre
Affiliation:
South West London and St George's NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
David Jimenez
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project, email drdavidjimenezleiva@gmail.com
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There is a clear interest in many countries in improving education, training and academic opportunities in mental health. The goal of SUD World Project is to create links between South America and Europe that will actively enhance education and training in mental health.

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International Psychiatry , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , May 2014 , pp. 31 - 33
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2014

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