A comparison between two community-based mental health services, Northern Italy and Northern Norway

Background/Objectives: Psychiatric services in Europe are experiencing a period of changes, driven by political commitment at national and regional levels in response to the public health challenges posed by mental health problems. Mental health systems across Europe are diverse in governance, human resources, funding systems, and service delivery. This paper compares two systems of community mental health care: Verona in Italy and the three northernmost counties of Norway. Methods: Both service systems were classified using the European Service Mapping Schedule (ESMS), and the International Classification of Me…