A patient is tied to the bed as part of her treatment in the female pavilion at the Psychiatric Hospital in Managua, Feb. 6, 2009. The World Health Organization warned that the financial global crisis will probably worsen the situation of mental health care in poor countries, as the majority of people who suffer from a mental disorder in developing countries do not receive treatment and many are stigmatized and are subject to rejection and abuse. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

A patient is tied to the bed as part of her treatment in the female pavilion at the Psychiatric Hospital in Managua, Feb. 6, 2009. The World Health Organization warned that the financial global crisis will probably worsen the situation of mental health care in poor countries, as the majority of people who suffer from a mental disorder in developing countries do not receive treatment and many are stigmatized and are subject to rejection and abuse.

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  1. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital prepares backstage before performing in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" in Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  2. Patients of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital perform in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  3. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French play wright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  4. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  5. A doctor holds a patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatry Hospital, during a play titled "El Caballero de Paris on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  6. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  7. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  8. Patients of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital perform in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  9. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital is reflected on the mirror backstage before performing in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  10. Patients of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatry Hospital, sing in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  11. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" on the street in Old Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  12. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital prepares backstage before performing in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris" in Havana November 20, 2009. Psychiatric patients took to the streets of Havana on Friday to stage a street theatre play which French playwright Serge Sandor hopes will improve their self-esteem.
  13. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Performing for friends, family and members of the public, "El caballero de Paris" was staged by roughly 120 patients from the psychiatric hospital and was headed by French director and actor Serge Sandor.
  14. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Performing for friends, family and members of the public, "El caballero de Paris" was staged by roughly 120 patients from the psychiatric hospital and was headed by French director and actor Serge Sandor.
  15. A patient of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital performs in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Performing for friends, family and members of the public, "El caballero de Paris" was staged by roughly 120 patients from the psychiatric hospital and was headed by French director and actor Serge Sandor.
  16. Patients of the Eduardo Bernabe Ordaz Psychiatric Hospital looks on before performing in a play titled "El Caballero de Paris in Havana November 17, 2009. Performing for friends, family and members of the public, "El caballero de Paris" was staged by roughly 120 patients from the psychiatric hospital and was headed by French director and actor Serge Sandor.

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