sFor Your Success The delivery of mental health services is a complex undertakin

sFor Your Success The delivery of mental health services is a complex undertaking. It is important to have a basic understanding of the prevalence of mental illness, concepts of access, and how some nations finance mental health services. In most countries, the government pays for a significant portion of mental health services. An understanding of the shortage of mental health services and the stigma associated with this topic can improve your understanding of the issues and possible solutions. Make sure to read all of the required readings this week and complete the Check Your Understanding activity. Please note that your instructor will be hosting a required Live Session this week. Your first Critical Thinking Assignment is due this week. Review the assignment early in the week and contact your instructor if you have any questions or concerns. Learning Outcomes Describe how mental healthcare is structured and financed. Discuss the relationship of regional differences and access to behavioral/mental healthcare. Analyze the incidence and prevalence of mental illness. Examine the mental healthcare system in Saudi Arabia in terms of impact and future challenges. Readings Required Chapter 2 in Comparative Health Systems Sharif, L., Basri, S., Alsahafi, F., Altaylouni, M., Albugumi, S., Banakhar, M., Wright, R. J. (2020). An exploration of Family caregiver experiences of burden and Coping while caring for people with mental disorders in Saudi Arabia—A qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(17), 6405. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176405 Ghazwani, E. Y., Alayed, M., Al-Qahtani, A. M., Abdulla, Y., Qureshi, M. A., Al-Khadher, M. A., Alwesabi, S. A., Alshehri, A. A., Almas, M. H., & Khorshid, S. M. (2021). The psychological and emotional impact of coronavirus disease on COVID-19 patients in Najran Province, Saudi Arabia: An exploratory study. Journal of public health research, 11(1), 2343. https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2343