Mental Health Equity in the United States

Structural Bias in Access to Mental Health Care

Brief written for Understanding Public Health Issues, UNC-Chapel Hill, October 29, 2021

  • 37% of Americans Live in One of 5,833 Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas

  • Obstacles to Mental Health Care Services

  • BIPOC Experience Barriers to Culturally Competent Mental Health Care

  • Health Insurance Plan Benefits and Services: What is Mental Health Parity?

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