Economical Impact of Integration of Mental Health Services to Primary Care - A Review

There are numerous people all across the world who are struggling with mental health (MH) conditions. There is a growing recognition of the significance of MH as a primary cause of disability with substantial effects on daily functioning. The Ministry of Health's financial division oversees mon...

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Published in:Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science 2024-07, Vol.16 (Suppl 3), p.S1950-S1952
Main Authors: Alrajhi, Mahdi Mohammed, Alshahrani, Saad Shebnan, Aman, Mamdouh Mohammed, Binyamin, Dalia Tarek, Alsaadawi, Mansour Taysir, Almani, Hassan Ahmed, Aldousari, Nourah Yousef, Alghamdi, Salem Hamdan, Alqahtani, Saleh Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economics
economy
financial barriers
Health care
Hospitals
Mental disorders
Mental health
phc
Primary care
Review
Reviews
saudi arabia
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Summary:There are numerous people all across the world who are struggling with mental health (MH) conditions. There is a growing recognition of the significance of MH as a primary cause of disability with substantial effects on daily functioning. The Ministry of Health's financial division oversees money with the Ministry of Finance's approval. Thus, this review explores the economics of integrating MH services in a primary healthcare center (PHC) in Saudi Arabia (SA). The incorporation of MH services into basic medical care is required as it ensures that the general population has access to the necessary MH care and the likelihood of better health outcomes is raised when receiving treatment in PHCs. The majority of funds that are now allocated to the provision of MH care are used to pay the wages of MH professionals and paramedical staff members who are employed in mental hospitals, as well as to invest in the development of infrastructure and education of MH experts. A report found that MH expenditures accounted for 4% of the entire budget for health care. The expenditure for mental hospitals was 22% of the total for MH hospitals. The allocation of funds is integral for the PHCs to perform at their maximum potential in the MH domain. Thus, this review explores the economics of integrating MH services in a PHC in S SA.
ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_121_24