New evidence regarding racial and ethnic disparities in mental health: Policy implications Article

McGuire, TG, Miranda, J. (2008). New evidence regarding racial and ethnic disparities in mental health: Policy implications . HEALTH AFFAIRS, 27(2), 393-403. 10.1377/hlthaff.27.2.393

cited authors

  • McGuire, TG; Miranda, J

authors

abstract

  • Minorities have, in general, equal or better mental health than white Americans, yet they suffer from disparities in mental health care. This paper reviews the evidence for mental health and mental health care disparities, comparing them to patterns in health. Strategies for addressing disparities in health care, such as improving access to and quality of care, should also work to eliminate mental health care disparities. In addition, a diverse mental health workforce, as well as provider and patient education, are important to eliminating mental health care disparities. ©2008 Project HOPE - The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.

publication date

  • March 1, 2008

published in

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start page

  • 393

end page

  • 403

volume

  • 27

issue

  • 2