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Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría
Print version ISSN 0034-7450
Abstract
RODRIGUEZ, Marcela. Opportunities for Mental Health within the General System of Social Security in Health. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2003, vol.32, suppl.1, pp.21-29. ISSN 0034-7450.
The article begins with a description of the characteristics of the old health system in Colombia, outlining its weaknesses, which forced a restructuration, generating the new General Health System of Social Security (Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud - SGSSS). Even though the new System has a solid philosophical foundation, it has caused difficulties. Nonetheless, aside from situations which are hard to manage; the new System has also brought forth new opportunities for professional development in mental health, different form the traditional assistance area.
Keywords : Mental health; social security.