"Mental illnesses are the largest contributors to the global burden of non-communicable diseases. However, there is extremely limited access to high quality, culturally-sensitive, and contextually-appropriate mental healthcare services. This situation persists despite the availability of interventions with proven efficacy to improve patient outcomes. A partnerships network is necessary for successful program adaptation and implementation."
This paper describes "the work of the Washington Group and explicates the applicability of its approach and the questions developed for monitoring the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities"
BMC Public Health, Vol 11, Suppl 4