Abstract

Community mental h ealth i s a s ystem t hat p uts #x201C;human#x201D; before #x201C;patient.#x201D;This system is ethically based on human rights, and in terms of effectiveness, it is based on concrete evidence. Patient participation is an significant aspect of this system as the patient is included in the p rocess a t e v ery s tage o f t r eatment. T he p u rpose o f t h is r e view i s t o d escribe t he actors affecting community mental health. We can talk about three potential categories that affect community mental health: individual characteristics and behaviors, social and economic conditions, and environmental factors.