PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR AUSTRALIANS: MENTAL HEALTH NURSES LEADING THE WAY

Aust Nurs Midwifery J. 2016 Aug;24(2):40.

Abstract

In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report on integrating primary health into primary care. The key message of the report was 'integrating mental health services into primary care is the most viable way of ensuring that people get the mental healthcare they need' (WHO, 2008, p1).

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / nursing*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Patient-Centered Care / organization & administration*
  • Primary Care Nursing*
  • Psychiatric Nursing*
  • World Health Organization