Asian Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 120-121, October 2009

Regional update: Cambodia

  • M.P. Deva

      Affiliations

    • Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations, Shah Alam, Malaysia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
    • ,
  • R. D'Souza

      Affiliations

    • Northern Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
    • ,
  • S. Sundram

      Affiliations

    • Northern Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
    • Mental Health Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia

published online 16 August 2011.

Abstract 

Cambodia is a developing south-east Asian country located in the fertile Mekong delta. Its recent past has been complicated by European colonialism and internal conflict. Health including mental health services are limited and sparse in regional and rural areas. Very constrained public mental health facilities and services are hampered by a shortage of a skilled workforce and insufficient training programs. The recent formation of the Mental Health Association of Cambodia promises to be a positive step forward in promoting mental health throughout the country.

Keywords: Cambodia, Mental health services, Workforce

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PII: S1876-2018(09)00068-9

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2009.09.001

Asian Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 120-121, October 2009

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