Primary Mental Health Care Part 2: Three European Primary Mental Health Care | Stephy Publishers
Journal of Psychological Science and Research - (JPsSR) | Stephy Publishers Primary Mental Health Care Part 2: Three European Primary Mental Health Care Examples as Basis for Change to the Irish System Abstract The successes and limitations of primary mental health care systems in three countries outside of Ireland are examined in order to inform potential change for the Irish primary mental health care system. Systems currently at work within Scotland, England, and the Netherlands are outlined, all of which employ versions of the “stepped-care” approach to primary care. It is acknowledged that Ireland is attempting to modify primary care to include the stepped-care approach. However, there are significant limitations to the current Irish system. With the Scottish, English, and Dutch systems in mind, an alternative vision of primary mental health care for Ireland is suggested. Keywords: Mental health, Health care, Irish system Initiatives in primary mental h...