Mental Health Care: Pandemic and Beyond
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 942
Special Issue Editor
2. Tutor for Master of Psychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Interests: emergency psychiatry; youth mental health; developmental psychiatry; social psychiatry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In light of the significant challenges and transformations observed in the delivery of mental health services during the recent global pandemic, this Special Issue seeks to delve deep into the innovations, adaptations, and resilience of mental health service providers and systems. The aim is not just to document the changes during the pandemic but to draw valuable lessons and insights from them that can shape the future of emergency mental health service delivery.
We believe that your expertise and insights in this field would greatly benefit our readers and contribute significantly to this body of knowledge.
Key topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Innovations in mental health delivery during the pandemic;
- Challenges and barriers faced by service providers;
- Studies showcasing adaptability and resilience;
- Long-term implications and strategies for future preparedness;
- Studies on the COVID-19 outbreak, preventive measures, etc.;
- Studies related to leadership and clinical governance;
- Special sections: youth mental health, neuropsychiatry, etc.
Dr. Soumitra Das
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emergency mental health
- pandemic
- service delivery
- precautions
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