Table 1 Understanding of key components of a mental health system in this study
Key component | Elements and themes |
|---|---|
Policy and legislative framework | Policies and legislation, their implementation and the financing of mental healthcare for older persons |
Mental health in primary care | Relevance of primary healthcare (PHC), physician and nonphysician-based PHC and interaction with complementary/alternative/traditional health services |
Mental health services | Organization of care, specialized mental health services and institutions, psychosocial treatment and psychotropic medicine, equity of access |
Human resources | Quantity and quality of human resources and training and educational system for health workers |
Public education and links with other sectors | Public education and awareness of mental health in old age, links and collaborations with other sectors such as the social protection sector |
Monitoring and research | Monitoring mental health services for older persons and old-age mental health research |