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Together to make a difference in mental health in the Western Pacific Region

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Xiangdong Wang
Xiangdong Wang*
Affiliation:
Mental Health and Injury Prevention, WHO Western Pacific Regional Office, email wangx@wpro.who.int
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Abstract

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Mental disorders are among the leading causes of disease burden in the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). Networking and partnership have been identified as the major components of key strategies to address challenges in meeting mental health needs in the region. This article provides a brief review of relevant initiatives collaboratively developed by the WHO, member states in the region and other partners.

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International Psychiatry , Volume 11 , Issue 1 , February 2014 , pp. 8 - 10
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2014

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