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Working in psychiatry in Malta: a personal view
1Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in Acute In-Patient section with Mount Carmel Hospital, Mental Health Malta, Malta and Visiting Assistant Lecturer, University of Malta, Malta.
Bjpsych International
|August 7, 2019
Summary
Malta
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The history of psychiatry in Malta spans over four centuries.
- Early 1990s accounts highlighted a transition from institutional to community-based care, facing challenges in specialization, staffing, and training.
- Significant advancements have been made in Malta's mental health landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the evolution of psychiatric services in Malta.
- To highlight key reforms and ongoing developments in mental health care.
- To underscore efforts in reducing mental illness stigma.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of psychiatric services in Malta.
- Analysis of reforms in mental health legislation and service provision.
- Examination of progress in psychiatric specialization and training.
Main Results:
- Establishment of five community mental health teams.
- Introduction of updated mental health legislation.
- Implementation of full postgraduate psychiatry specialization programs.
Conclusions:
- Malta has made substantial progress in modernizing its mental health services.
- Ongoing efforts focus on service enhancement and combating mental health stigma.
- The country demonstrates a commitment to improving psychiatric care and public perception.
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