Mental and neurological health profile of Ecuador

Resumen

We assessed the mental and neurological health (MNH) situation of Ecuador in 2006-8, using the Mental and Neurological Health Country Profile (MNHCP) (Gulbinat <i>et al</i>, 2004; Jenkins, 2004; Jenkins <i>et al</i>, 2004), an instrument which helps to develop evidence-based MNH policy and services (Townsend <i>et al</i>, 2004). An extensive review of the literature was undertaken and consultations and consensus meetings (Schilder <i>et al</i>, 2004) were conducted with key mental and neurological health stakeholders, including consumers, carers and clinicians from the government and non-government sectors.