An assessment of mental health policy in Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia

Table 2 Key values and principles promoted in the policies

Key values/country	Ghana	South Africa	Uganda	Zambia	*Total*	*Rank*
Integration of mental health into general health services	++	++	++	+	7	1
Community-based care	++	++	0	++	6	2
Evidence based practice	+	+	++	+	5	3
Human rights	0	+	+	++	4	4
Intersectoral collaboration	+	+	0	+	3	5
Social inclusion	+	+	+	0	3	6
Equity with physical health	0	0	0	0	0	7

ISSN: 1478-4505