Major issues facing primary care mental health in Australia 2001

摘要

There are many unanswered research questionsudregarding mental health in the general practice setting. These need to be adequately researched to inform policy and reform. Developments in services should not be stalled by the fact that there are still many unanswered questions. There are plenty of opportunities for true innovation in the primary care metal health arena.udThe general practice workforce has an important role in managing these disorders but cannot do it alone. udFurther development though Divisions needs toudbe done in a measured way and needs to engageudDivisions and their members and meet theirudagendas firstly. The development of three wayudpartnerships between consumers, GPs andudspecialist services is essential to future success.