Lyne J, Connellan L, Ceannt R, O'Connor K, Shelley E
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Health Service Executive, Newcastle Hospital, Greystones, Wicklow, Ireland.
Ir J Psychol Med. 2023 Mar;40(1):84-88. doi: 10.1017/ipm.2021.77. Epub 2021 Nov 29.
Mental health issues are fast becoming one of society's greatest health challenges with evidence of higher levels of illness and strain on psychiatric services. The reasons for this trend of increasing mental health problems across the population are complex and there is an urgent need to research and deliver effective public mental health strategies. In this perspective piece we argue that psychiatrists and public health physicians have unique knowledge and perspectives on population mental health. The development of interdisciplinary initiatives and training posts would result in clinicians with expertise to drive forward public mental health strategies. Focused and sustained advocacy and collaboration are necessary for prioritisation of public mental health on policymakers' agendas.
心理健康问题正迅速成为社会面临的最大健康挑战之一，有证据表明疾病水平更高，精神科服务压力更大。整个人口中心理健康问题呈上升趋势的原因很复杂，迫切需要研究并实施有效的公共心理健康策略。在这篇观点文章中，我们认为精神科医生和公共卫生医生在人群心理健康方面拥有独特的知识和观点。跨学科倡议和培训岗位的发展将培养出具备推动公共心理健康策略专业知识的临床医生。在政策制定者的议程上优先考虑公共心理健康，需要有针对性且持续的宣传和合作。
