From: Development of mental healthcare in Cambodia: barriers and opportunities
Barriers |
 Societal impact of post-conflict context |
 Western models of mental healthcare imported without cultural adaptation often less effective |
 People who are not in positions of formal leadership may be reluctant to offer opinion due to cultural expectations |
 Services concentrated in urban areas inappropriate for rural context |
Opportunities |
 Developing further culturally appropriate models of mental healthcare from the existing base |
 Focusing on developing appropriate and accessible community services |