In this assignment, you are asked to prepare a final memory matrix. You will need to work a bit harder than in the previous assignments to mine the data from the textbook chapters. You are asked to choose one developed and one developing country and complete the matrix with information from Chapter 15. After you have all the information available (not all information is available for all countries) in the matrix, analyze the data and make some determinations about what the two countries could learn from each other. Remember, we cannot assume that the developed countries are always more advanced in the treatment of mental health or behavioral health issues. The last step is to write 100-word essay to report your overall findings. This is your opportunity to expand upon what you wrote in each block of the matrix and explain anything that might be confusing to the reader.

Memory matrix and short essay | HCA 4303 – Comparative Health Systems | Columbia Southern University

Memory Matrix: Developed and Developing Countries’ Mental Health Systems

Based on the data presented in the memory matrix, there are several key takeaways for both Canada and Kenya. Canada has a well-developed mental health system with a significant number of mental health professionals and widely available treatment facilities. However, despite these resources, stigma surrounding mental illness remains a major issue. Kenya, on the other hand, has a limited mental health workforce and treatment facilities, but has incorporated traditional healers into their mental health system. Both countries can learn from each other, with Canada potentially adopting some traditional healing practices and Kenya working to reduce stigma through collaboration with stakeholders. It is clear that there is still work to be done in both countries to improve mental health outcomes for their populations.