Burgess, R;
Mathias, K;
(2017)
Community mental health competencies: A new vision for global mental health.
In:
The Palgrave Handbook of Sociocultural Perspectives on Global Mental Health.
(pp. 211-235).
Palgrave Macmillan: London, UK.
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Abstract
As part of the Movement for Global Mental Health’s efforts to scale up services, attention has shifted to the level of communities, with community engagement recognised as a key locus of action to promote treatment and rehabilitation. Communities have long been viewed as key mediators in the management of health. However, the multifarious nature of what we mean by the term ‘community’ makes the promotion of mental health through action at this level a process that is endlessly complex and demands further exploration. This chapter aims to elaborate on the validity of community mental health competency (Campbell and Burgess 2012) as a conceptual framework to guide community engagement for global mental health practice. The chapter draws on case studies from two different settings each pointing to the value of various dimensions highlighted by the approach. The studies highlight that through a focus on promoting constructive partnerships, critical dialogue, valuing local knowledge, and promoting safe spaces, mental health services can be brought in line with the varied local realities that shape communities around the world.
| Type: | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Title: | Community mental health competencies: A new vision for global mental health |
| ISBN-13: | 9781137395092 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1057/978-1-137-39510-8_11 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-39510-8_11 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher's terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Mental Health; Mental Health Service; Community Mental Health; Traditional Healer; Mental Distress |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute for Global Health |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10116429 |
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