Publications (Mental Health Policy)

A modelling tool for policy analysis to support the design of efficient and effective policy responses for complex public health problems

Peer reviewed: Yes Authors: Atkinson, Jo-An and Page, Andrew and Wells, Robert and Milat, Andrew and Wilson, Andrew Publication: Implementation Science. Year: 2015 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-015-0221-5 Method: Commentary. Message: There is a strong case for inclusion of systems modelling in the analytic tool kit for identifying targeted investments likely to deliver efficient, effective & equitable impacts. BibTeX: @article{AtkinsonJA2015S, title={A modelling tool for policy analysis to support the design of efficient and effective policy responses for complex public health problems}, author={Atkinson, Jo-An and Page, Andrew and Wells, Robert and Milat, Andrew and Wilson, Andrew}, journal={Implementation Science}, volume={10}, pages={26}, year={2015}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}}

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Resources for mental health: scarcity, inequity, and inefficiency

Peer reviewed: Yes. Authors: Saxena, Shekhar and Thornicroft, Graham and Knapp, Martin and Whiteford, Harvey. Publication: The Lancet. Year: 2007 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61239-2 Method: Narrative review and discussion of the international availability of resources for mental health, including policy and infrastructure within countries, mental health services, community resources, human resources, and funding. Message: Government spending on mental health in most of the relevant countries is far lower than is needed, based on the proportionate burden of mental disorders and the availability of cost-effective and affordable interventions.

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