Can Research Influence Mental Health Policy?

2001 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Whiteford
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Policy Analysis ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Public Policy Analysis ◽  
National Mental Health ◽  
Made In

Objective: This paper describes the processes involved in policy development and implementation with examples of how this can be influenced by the outcomes of research. Method: The author draws on his experience in the development and implementation of Australia's National Mental Health Policy and on the literature describing public policy analysis. Results: A five-step process of problem identification, policy development, political decision, policy implementation and evaluation is described. This process identifies how issues are considered, adopted and implemented by governments. Conclusion: An understanding of this process can inform mechanisms by which scientific research can impact on the issues considered and the decisions made in each step of policy analysis and development.

Responses to nervous breakdowns in America over a 40-year period: Mental health policy implications.

2000 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 740-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph Swindle ◽  
Kenneth Heller ◽  
Bernice Pescosolido ◽  
Saeko Kikuzawa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Policy Implications
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