Closing the mental health treatment gap in South Africa: a review of costs and cost-effectiveness

• Main Authors: Helen Jack (Author), Ryan G. Wagner (Author), Inge Petersen (Author), Rita Thom (Author), Charles R Newton (Author), Alan Stein (Author), Kathleen Kahn (Author), Stephen Tollman (Author), Karen J Hofman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Nearly one in three South Africans will suffer from a mental disorder in his or her lifetime, a higher prevalence than many low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the economic costs and consequences of prevention and packages of care is essential, particularly as South Africa co...