Introduction

Country profiles provide summary information on mental health policy, services, training and research in the country, along with key references for more details. The aim is to give a bird’s eye view of the situation within about 1500 words. It is hoped that this will not only increase the awareness of the readers but also provide an opportunity for learning from others’ experiences. The profiles can also open possibilities for further dialogue and even collaboration. This issue of International Psychiatry presents country profiles from Ethiopia, Israel and Albania. If you wish to make a contribution to the country profile section, please contact Shekhar Saxena (email saxenas@who.int).