Building Mental Health Services in Cambodia: Overcoming Trauma and Shortages

The video discusses the severe impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on Cambodia's population, highlighting personal trauma and the lack of mental health services. It details the development of a mental health system with help from the University of Oslo, the training of new psychiatrists, and the ongoing challenges faced by the limited number of mental health professionals. Despite progress, the demand for mental health services remains high, with only 40 psychiatrists serving over 14 million people, indicating a need for further development.

What was the state of mental health support in Cambodia before 1993?

• There were numerous mental health professionals.

• Traditional healers were the only option for mental health issues.

• There was a mental health hotline available.

• Mental health services were well-established.

Which institution helped Cambodia start its mental health system?

• Cambridge University

• Stanford University

• University of Oslo

• Harvard University

What was the role of Professor Ti Doe in the development of mental health services in Cambodia?

• He was a Norwegian mental health expert.

• He was a traditional healer.

• He was a patient at the mental health clinic.

• He was a general doctor who became a psychiatrist.

How many psychiatrists are currently available in Cambodia to serve its population?

• 500

• 40

• 100

• 4500

What is the main challenge faced by the mental health system in Cambodia today?

• Insufficient number of mental health professionals

• Too many mental health facilities

• Overabundance of psychiatrists

• Lack of patients