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Demographic data and mental health planning
Administration in Mental Health
|January 1, 1976
Summary
Demographic data can guide mental health service planning by identifying priority areas. Key indicators include social class, family structure, population mobility, and heterogeneity for effective resource allocation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Effective mental health service planning requires accurate data.
- Demographic information offers a valuable, accessible resource for this planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss and illustrate the application of readily available demographic data in mental health planning.
- To identify key demographic indices for prioritizing mental health services.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of readily available demographic data.
- Identification and discussion of four key indices for service prioritization.
Main Results:
- Four crucial indices for mental health service prioritization were identified: social class, family organization, population mobility, and population heterogeneity.
- The study demonstrates the practical utility of demographic data in this context.
Conclusions:
- Readily available demographic data is a vital tool for informed mental health planning.
- Utilizing these indices can lead to more targeted and effective mental health service delivery and resource allocation.