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Chapter 1 - Background and Principles of Volunteering in Global Mental Health

from Section 1 - Key Principles, Theory and Concepts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 November 2023

By
Peter Hughes  and
Sam Gnanapragasam
Edited by
Sophie Thomson ,
Peter Hughes  and
Sam Gnanapragasam
Sophie Thomson
Affiliation:
World Psychiatric Association
Peter Hughes
Affiliation:
Springfield University Hospital, London
Sam Gnanapragasam
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Summary

A purposeful, conscientious and well-intentioned mental health volunteer needs to be informed about the background, principles and ethics of global mental health in order to be impactful. This chapter provides background to aid such efforts and introduces global mental health within the wider voluntary context.

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Volunteering in Global Mental Health
A Practical Guide for Clinicians
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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