Present and future role of Mental Illness Advocacy Associations in the management of the mentally ill: realities, needs and hopes at the edge of the third millennium.

摘要: Objective: The purpose of the present review is analysis development and current status Mental Illness Advocacy Movement in USA Europe, as well role such a movement playing management mentally ill. Methods: Information on issue has been collected via literature search several personal inquiries contacts with different Groups Europe. Results: findings indicate that very alive full growth. Its ill become more important over years. In countries, it makes possible to overcome some deficiencies National or Private Health Services. Thanks actions various Groups, today, patients families are better informed their conditions rights. many cases, this results earlier diagnosis, compliance outcomes. However, despite significant improvement patient, much still remains be done. Conclusions: We need an improved dialogue mental heath providers, public administrators, health policy makers, mass media politicians. between primary care team specialist must also improved. A global alliance for action needed ensure available services those who suffer from disorders.