Addressing the challenges of integrating community mental health services in Arab countries: A scoping review

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Scoping review identifies barriers to community mental health services in Arab countries, suggesting strategies for integration.

Barriers to effective community mental health services include stigma, lack of resources, and inadequate training.
Cultural constraints and legal inadequacies significantly impact the delivery of mental health services in Arab countries.
Utilizing the Arksey and O’Malley framework, the review highlighted 16 articles examining barriers in mental health service integration.
Improving public awareness and developing supportive policies can enhance community mental health service quality and access.

Qutishat et al. (2025) studied this question.

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