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Mental health training and education in South America: SUD World Project

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Christopher Symeon
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
Dewi Pritchard
Affiliation:
East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
Lucienne Aguirre
Affiliation:
South West London and St George's NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project
David Jimenez
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK, and SUD World Project, email [email protected]
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Abstract

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There is a clear interest in many countries in improving education, training and academic opportunities in mental health. The goal of SUD World Project is to create links between South America and Europe that will actively enhance education and training in mental health.

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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2014

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