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Mental Health and the Global Agenda

Anne E. Becker, Arthur Kleinman

New England Journal of Medicine · 2013 · 347 citations · 32 references

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This article reviews the impact of mental health on overall health on a global level. The authors suggest changes that could lead to improved identification and treatment of mental illness in countries with limited resources.

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