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Rebuilding mental health services in Iraq

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Mohammed Al-Uzri ,
Riadh Abed  and
Mohammed Abbas
Mohammed Al-Uzri
Affiliation:
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Glenfield General Hospital, Leicester, UK, email [email protected]
Riadh Abed
Affiliation:
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, St Catherine's Hospital, Doncaster, UK
Mohammed Abbas
Affiliation:
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, UK, and Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Abstract

Since 2003 Iraq has experienced significant challenges in reforming and rebuilding its health services. A national mental health survey reported a high level of mental health problems consistent with a country that has experienced widespread violence and trauma. The survey also highlighted limited access to services. This paper outlines developments in and plans for mental health services in Iraq.

Type
Thematic papers
Information
International Psychiatry , Volume 9 , Issue 3 , August 2012 , pp. 58 - 60
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 2012 

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