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Dr Mehnaz Zafar

Consultant Psychiatrist - Head of Community Psychiatry, Emirates Health Services and Director at Large, World Federation of Mental Health
Emirates Health Services

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Community mental health services undergo digital revolution to provide high quality accessible care

by Dr Mehnaz Zafar | Neema Preman
October 10, 2021
Mental health and substance use disorders affect 13% of the world's population and are a leading cause of disability worldwide1. Recent years have witnessed increased focus on reducing stigma due to psychiatric illnesses, improving access to mental health services, implementation of wider mental health policies and inclusion of mental health in the sustainable development goals in most developed countries. The WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health 2019-2023, aims at universal health coverage for mental health to ensure access to quality and affordable care for mental health conditions.