Evaluation of Greek psychiatric reforms: methodological issues.
Evangelia Loukidou1, Anastasios Mastroyannakis, Tracey Power
1Maudsley International, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF, UK. nick.bouras@kcl.ac.uk.
International Journal of Mental Health Systems
|March 30, 2013
Summary
European countries are shifting from institutional mental health care to community-based support. Greece
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- European nations are transitioning from institutional to community-based mental health care.
- Reforms vary in timing, pace, and objectives across countries.
- National policies integrate mental health services with public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the methodology for evaluating Greece's Psychargos programme.
- To assess the development of community-based mental health care in Greece.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of the Psychargos programme.
- Analysis of the implementation of mental health reforms in Greece.
Main Results:
- Greece has modernized its mental health system over 20 years.
- Community-based services like supported living, mental health centers, and employment opportunities have been established.
Conclusions:
- The study outlines the evaluation approach for Greece's mental health reform program.
- The findings highlight the development of diverse community-based mental health services.
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