The Carter Center Mental Health Program: Addressing the Public Health Crisis in the Field of Mental Health Through Policy Change and Stigma Reduction
2006
The Carter Center Mental Health Program: Addressing Mental Health Issues
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Author Information
Author(s): Rebecca G Palpant, Rachael Steimnitz, Thomas H Bornemann, Katie Hawkins
Primary Institution: The Carter Center Mental Health Program
Hypothesis
The Carter Center Mental Health Program aims to reduce stigma and improve mental health care through policy change.
Conclusion
The Carter Center Mental Health Program works to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care, addressing a significant public health crisis.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 450 million people worldwide have neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Only about one third of individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder receive treatment.
- The financial cost of mental illness to the U.S. is estimated at $63 billion in lost productivity.
- Many racial and ethnic minorities are underserved by mental health providers.
Takeaway
This study shows that many people with mental illnesses don't get the help they need because of stigma and other barriers. The Carter Center is trying to change that by educating the public and changing policies.
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