JOURNAL ARTICLE

Introduction to the Special Issue on Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health Equity.

  • Published In: Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 2025, v. 89, n. 4. P. 259 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Saunders, John J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article introduces a special issue focused on the challenges and opportunities in achieving mental health equity. It highlights persistent disparities in access to mental health services affecting various populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, sexual minorities, individuals in rural areas, and immigrants. The article emphasizes that addressing these inequities requires understanding their multifactorial causes and implementing innovative interventions at multiple levels. Topics covered in the special issue include cultural competency, access to pediatric psychiatric services, and the impact of legal needs on mental health outcomes, all aimed at improving mental health for diverse communities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic. 2025/10, Vol. 89, Issue 4, p259
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0025-9284
  • DOI:10.1521/bumc.2025.89.4.259
  • Accession Number:189827259
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