Reba Yansen Alberth, Muttaqin M Zaenul, Prasetya Yovian Yustiko
Lecturer, Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. E-mail:
Lecturer, Public Administration Study Program, Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia.
BJPsych Int. 2025 Feb;22(1):8-10. doi: 10.1192/bji.2024.30.
Through their study, George Ikkos & Nick Bouras reveal that the responsibilities of the psychiatric community are increasingly complex, especially amid the onslaught of globalisation and the confines of neoliberalism. 'Metacommunity' in this context refers not only to the history of psychiatrists but their role in strengthening and influencing mental health policies. A number of challenges continue to emerge in the public sphere, highlighting the need for psychiatry to adapt to society's evolving demands for inclusivity, equity and ethical governance. These challenges emphasise the importance of shaping the future of psychiatry that is responsive to the complexities of mental health care and aligned with democratic principles that prioritise transparency and social accountability. We have added several aspects that could complement psychiatrists' future theory and practice, including a more collaborative and evidence-based approach to dealing with increasingly complex mental health issues.
通过他们的研究，乔治·伊科斯和尼克·布拉斯揭示出，精神科领域的责任日益复杂，尤其是在全球化冲击和新自由主义限制的背景下。在此背景下，“元社区”不仅指精神科医生的历史，还指他们在加强和影响心理健康政策方面的作用。公共领域不断出现一些挑战，凸显出精神病学需要适应社会对包容性、公平性和道德治理不断变化的需求。这些挑战强调了塑造精神病学未来的重要性，这种未来要能应对精神卫生保健的复杂性，并符合优先考虑透明度和社会问责制的民主原则。我们增加了几个可以补充精神科医生未来理论与实践的方面，包括采用更具协作性和基于证据的方法来处理日益复杂的心理健康问题。
