The burden of mental disorders is increaasing
in low and middle income countries including Ethiopia but the number of
psychiatry professionals is scarce. Integrating mental health in primary health
care is vital to address the problem. This survey aimed in assessing the
experiences, strengths and challenges of integrating mental health in primary
health care in Ethiopia.
Facility based supervisions was done in
primary health care centers where the scale up program was implemented and giving mental health services. Semi structured and standardized WHO mental
health Global Action Programme support and supervision questionnaires was used
to collect information's.
Findings: A total of 1576 mental, neurological
and substance use (MNS) disorders were identified and treated in selected four
regions. Majority of identified cases were epilepsy (46.64%) followed by
psychosis (28.49%). Essential drugs for treating psychosis, depression and
epilepsy were available in almost all health institutions.
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