Description:
"Mental disorders (such as depression and psychotic disorders) are common in Myanmar, yet very few people are diagnosed and treated. Beyond the lack of trained healthcare workers, the stigmatization and discrimination of people with mental disorders are also major barriers to access to care. Through a 3-year pilot program in Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Sanofi, the Myanmar Medical Association and their partners have implemented training sessions for healthcare workers, and awareness activities within the community, so that with the use of digital technology, a greater number of people with mental disorders can be identified and treated..."
Source/publisher:
Sanofi
Date of Publication:
2018-11-05
Date of entry:
2019-08-21
Grouping:
- Individual Documents
Category:
Countries:
Myanmar
Language:
English, Burmese (မြန်မာဘာသာ)
Resource Type:
video (4:14 minutes)