Psychiatry in Jamaica
Open Access
- 1 July 1996
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Psychiatric Bulletin
- Vol. 20 (7) , 437-439
- https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.20.7.437
Abstract
Jamaica has one large mental hospital. Recent developments in community care have reduced the number of in-patients. Most patients with serious psychiatric illness live in the community, supported by their families and nurses with some psychiatric training. Substance abuse is a major problem, and the suicide rate is reported to have risen recently.Keywords
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