Understanding the complexity of mental health services research data

Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin

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Abstract

This chapter will examine the complexity of data that are being generated by a multitude of individuals and organizations within the various areas of mental health and substance abuse services research. It will also examine the role of technology in the complexity of services research and in accessing research databases. In addition, this chapter will identify some of the major databases in mental health services research and illustrate the complexity of collecting, organizing, and accessing information from a vast array of data collection sources.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationMental health: A public health perspective, 3rd ed
StatePublished - 2010

Keywords

  • data; informatics; information-seeking; mental health resources

Disciplines

  • Health Policy
  • Health Services Research
  • Mental and Social Health
  • Public Health

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