Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa

Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Introduction
1 Background
2 Systems of Care for MNS in Sub-Saharan Africa
3 MNS Healthcare Policy
4 Needs, Opportunities, and Next Steps
Appendix A: Putting into Context MNS Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa
Appendix B: References
Appendix C: Agenda
Appendix D: Registered Attendees
Appendix E: Speaker Biographies