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British psychiatric morbidity survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 January 2018

Rachel Jenkins ,
Paul Bebbington ,
Traolach S. Brugha ,
Mike Farrell ,
Glyn Lewis  and
Howard Meltzer
Rachel Jenkins*
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
Paul Bebbington
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
Traolach S. Brugha
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
Mike Farrell
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
Glyn Lewis
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
Howard Meltzer
Affiliation:
WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London
*
Dr R. Jenkins, WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF. Tel: 0171 740 5293; Fax: 0171 919 3669; e-mail: [email protected]
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There is mounting evidence of the massive global health burden of mental illness (Murray & Lopez, 1996; Jenkins, 1997). Within Great Britain, the Department of Health's overall objectives for mental illness were summarised as follows (Department of Health, 1993):

(a) To reduce the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders.

(b) To reduce the mortality associated with mental disorders.

(c) To reduce the extent and severity of other problems associated with mental disorders, for example:

(i) poor physical health;

(ii) impaired social functioning;

(iii) poor social circumstances;

(iv) family burden.

(d) To ensure appropriate services and interventions are provided.

(e) To reverse the public's negative perception of mental illness, for example:

(i) counter fear, ignorance and stigma;

(ii) create a more positive social climate in which to seek help;

(iii) improve quality of life for people with mental health problems.

(f) To research causes, consequences and care of specific mental disorders.

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Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 173 , Issue 1 , July 1998 , pp. 4 - 7
Copyright
Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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