Delays to diagnosis among people with severe mental illness in rural Vietnam, a population-based cross-sectional survey.
Trang NguyenThach TranSally GreenArthur HsuehTuan TranHa TranJane FisherPublished in: BMC psychiatry (2019)
These data indicate that the implementation of a national policy for community-based care has been effective in reducing the delay to diagnosis in rural Vietnam. Therefore, there is a need for strengthening the program and mental health policies, focusing on public communication to improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma against SMI.