Activation Plans for Psychiatric Research.
10.4306/jknpa.2014.53.3.137
- Author:
Sungwon ROH
1
;
Hyeree HAN
;
Yeni KIM
;
Hong Jin JEON
;
Tae KIM
;
Hyun Su KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Mental Health Research, Seoul National Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Seoul, Korea. swroh@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Psychiatric research;
Research and Development (R&D);
Activation
- MeSH:
Academies and Institutes;
Developed Countries;
Early Diagnosis;
Early Intervention (Education);
Humans;
International Cooperation;
Investments;
Korea;
Mental Health;
Quality of Life;
Translational Medical Research
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2014;53(3):137-143
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: Dealing with mental diseases is an overriding concern which could bring about improvement in mental health, social equity, and quality of life. This paper analyzes the current state of research infrastructure of national mental health research in Korea and other developed countries and suggests activation plans for psychiatric research. METHODS: After performance of comparative analysis, shortcomings of Korean infrastructure are examined and activation plans are suggested. RESULTS: Korea is comparatively and absolutely lagging behind in terms of mental health Research and Development (R&D), owing to the small investment in R&D, inadequate government-led long-term developmental strategy and supporting system, absence of industrialization of developed techniques and government-led R&D project, and insufficient human resources, which impedes facilitation of mental health research. Thus, in order to facilitate mental health research, 1) Reinforce international cooperation and research capability through cultivation of professionals equipped with international competitiveness. 2) Construct a government-led R&D system by establishment of a comprehensive R&D system and mental health research institutes. 3) Build cooperative systems between industry and academic circles and promote translational research and its practical use in order to lay the cornerstone for industrialization. CONCLUSION: Developed countries have achieved significant growth and superb investment performance in the mental health industry due to constant and active investment by government. In addition, basic-clinical-mental health research regarding early diagnosis, early intervention, and tailored treatment, is actively being put into practice. In Korea, government-led long-term investment plans in psychiatric research and researcher cultivation programs should be implemented. In addition, infrastructure for application of developed techniques should also be established. If so, it will provide momentum for growth and facilitation of psychiatric research.
