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Psychiatry in Kuwait

Part of: BJPsych International Country Profiles Collection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

M. A. Zahid  and
Adel Al-Zayed
M. A. Zahid
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923 Safat 13110, Kuwait, email zahid@hsc.edu.kw
Adel Al-Zayed
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
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This paper describes the historical background, development and current status of psychiatric services in Kuwait. In addition, present practices and the outlook for further development of services are outlined.

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International Psychiatry , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , April 2009 , pp. 34 - 36
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2009

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