Abstract
Bermuda is one of the wealthiest countries in the world due to its financial and insurance sector. Bermuda's per capita income is the highest in the world and far exceeds that of USA and European Union. However due to its unique geography and history, it is also one of the smallest and most isolated nations in the world. It has a diverse but close-knit population with its own set of sociopolitical and economic challenges. This article explores the mental health system in Bermuda, examining the current structure and delivery of mental health services and existing resources at Bermuda's two hospitals: the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute and the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Various unique challenges faced by the mental health system in Bermuda are discussed, such as lack of affordable housing, the high cost of healthcare insurance and difficulties encountered in maintaining patient confidentiality. Bermuda's mental healthcare system is compared with that of USA and future directions for growth of mental health in Bermuda are considered.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 219-223 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Culture and Mental Health |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Psychiatry and Mental health