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Prevention of depression and suicidal behaviors inside a socio-economic crisis....

Author(s): Santos, José Carlos Pereira dos cv logo 1

Date: 2013

Origin: Repositório Científico da Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Subject(s): Depression; suicide; socio-economic crisis; mental health nurses;


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The financial crisis in Europe since 2007 is increasing mental health problems. And if there is no health without mental health we need to think about social determinants of mental health and more precisely about the role of mental health nurses. The health sector cannot achieve good mental health by itself . However, health is central and Mental Health Nurses are a key element. We present three main focuses: circumstantial factors (socio-economic crisis), structural factors (stigma about mental health problems, underfunding, inequality) and professional factors (shortage of nurses or workload, heterogeneity, other disciplines). In this context, we need to discuss the best practices to promote mental health and to prevent mental health problems, mainly depression and suicide. Can the economic crises be an opportunity to develop the role and prove the effectiveness of mental health nurses?
Document Type Conference Object
Language English
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