Mental illness in the Western Cape Province South Africa: A review of the burden of disease and healthcare interventions

Neuropsychiatric disorders were ranked third as contributors to disability-adjusted life-years in South Africa (SA). Despite this high morbidity, mental health is often overlooked on the public health agenda. This article reviews evidence on the burden of mental illness in the Western Cape Province...

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Main Authors: N Jacob, D Coetzee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2018-03-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12223/8407