Mental healthcare in Saint Lucia.

Francis KA., Molodynski A., Emmanuel G.

St Lucia is a small island in the eastern Caribbean with a population of approximately 200 000 people. Although St Lucia is formally ranked as a high middle-income country, there are pockets of deprivation and relatively low living standards. Mental health services in St Lucia have increased considerably and advanced over recent years because of a coalition between the government of the island and South East Asian partners. The National Mental Wellness Centre opened several years ago and has much improved facilities. There remains a significant shortage of community-based services, no mental health law, and a pervasive community stigma and apprehension regarding those with mental health problems.

DOI

10.1192/bji.2017.12

Type

Journal article

Journal

BJPsych Int

Publication Date

02/2018

Volume

15

Pages

14 - 16

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