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Mental healthcare reform in the Republic of Moldova

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Martin Zinkler ,
Larisa Boderscova  and
Jana Chihai
Martin Zinkler
Affiliation:
East London NHS Foundation Trust, Newham Centre for Mental Health, Cherry Tree Way, Glen Road, London E13 8SP, UK, email martin.zinkler@eastlondon.nhs.uk
Larisa Boderscova
Affiliation:
Stability Pact Mental Health Project ‘Strengthening Social Cohesion Through the Fortification of Community Mental Health Services in South-East Europe', Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Jana Chihai
Affiliation:
SOMATO, Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist, Balti, Republic of Moldova
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Mental healthcare in the countries of the former Soviet Union faces considerable challenges as result of the socio-economic transition. In this article we look at the changes in the Republic of Moldova. We identify weaknesses and strengths in the traditional hospital-based system and describe examples of the successful implementation of modern mental health services. We follow the reform process in mental health law and service provision in view of the recommendations from the Council of Europe (2004) for the protection of human rights of persons with mental disorder. Some of the information in this article was gathered during official visits to mental healthcare institutions in the Republic of Moldova in 2006.

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Thematic Papers - Services in the Former Soviet Union
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International Psychiatry , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , January 2009 , pp. 8 - 10
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2009

References

Council of Europe (2004) Recommendation No. Rec(2004)10 of the Committee of Ministers to member states concerning the protection of the human rights and dignity of persons with mental disorder and its explanatory memorandum. See https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?id=775685 (last accessed November 2008).CrossRefGoogle Scholar
World Health Organization (2001) Atlas - Country Profiles on Mental Health Resources 2001. WHO.Google Scholar
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