Development of adolescent mental health services in Sri Lanka

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作者：

Rajapakshe, Onali Bimalka Wickramaseckara ^{[1
]}

Mohan, Mohapradeep ^{[2
]}

Singh, Swaran Preet ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Minist Hlth, Natl Programme TB Control & Chest Dis, Publ Hlth Complex, Narahenpita, Western Provinc, Sri Lanka

[2] Univ Warwick, Warwick Med Sch, Div Mental Hlth & Wellbeing, Coventry, England

[3] Univ Warwick, Ctr Mental Hlth & Wellbeing Res, Warwick Med Sch, Coventry, England

来源：

BJPSYCH INTERNATIONAL | 2023年 / 20卷 / 02期

关键词：

Sri Lanka; adolescent psychological problems; adolescent mental health; mental health service development; psychological issues among youth;

D O I：

10.1192/bji.2022.32

中图分类号：

R749 [精神病学];

学科分类号：

100205 ;

摘要：

Sri Lanka has faced two major catastrophes in recent history: the civil war (1983-2009) and the tsunami (2004). Furthermore, there is a continuously changing socioeconomic situation which is becoming ever more challenging. Nearly a quarter of the Sri Lankan population is a youth or adolescent, and this age group is particularly vulnerable to adversity. Over the past decade Sri Lanka has acknowledged the need to support these young people and embarked on developing adolescent mental health services, but they require further expansion. This article provides a critical review of the state of current adolescent mental health services in our country and makes suggestions for improvement.

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