A mental health worker for minority ethnic communities
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The key components of the role of the Mental Health Workforce Strategy for England are outlined along with how it intended to ensure the mental health needs of African Americans and minority ethnic communities. The workforce will have to develop leaders from within ethnic communities, promote greater understanding between wider communities, provide resource to develop skill and confidence and identify their needs.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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A profession that's moving forward
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The main aim of the NHS is to reduce users' dependence on mental health services, however, help and support is available if they need it. Mental health service providers are urged to support the development of nurse prescribing according to local need, to ensure they are able to reap the full benefit of its potential.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Moving on from the trauma of genocide
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This article examines the state of mental health services in Rwanda in the aftermath of genocide in the 1990s. Topics include the social and cultural aspects of illness in Rwanda.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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