Hong Ma

TL;DR: This paper summarizes the history of the development of Chinese mental health system, the current situation in the mental health field that China has to face in its effort to reform the system, as well as structural issues.

TL;DR: The role of science and experience in addressing the tragedies of mass catastrophe, the need for systems and the challenges of integrating mental health contributions into the practical requirements for survival, aid, emergency management and ultimately recovery are addressed.

TL;DR: The tripartite training program represents a unique, large scale training program that has contributed significantly to developing one of the largest global national mental health program of reform and building a national community mental health service system for China.

TL;DR: Depressive disorder 12 months after the earthquake was associated with receipt of government financial support, pre-earthquake physical illness, single marital status, being currently employed, and Han ethnicity, and older age and receipt ofgovernment financial support were significantly associated with 12-month PTSD.

TL;DR: High prevalence and low identification and treatment rate of depressive and/or anxiety disorders were found in the general hospitals in China and training program for physicians and specialists other than psychiatric professionals in general hospitals should be enhanced together with psychiatric consultation.