Mental Health: Mental health issues are often hidden and their impact on the overall population may be underestimated. Are we doing enough to address mental health?

Mental Health

Mental health issues are often hidden and their impact on the overall population may be underestimated. Are we doing enough to address mental health?
September 18, 2007

Equitable treatment for mental illness?

"Mental health parity" is a key issue for those seeking help
Video: Rossalyn Carter discusses mental health parity
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter recently discussed the lack of adequate, equitable care for those with mental illness in the United States. In a society that places a great emphasis on equality, those with mental illness often find themselves discriminated against -- often because health insurance policies don't provide adequate coverage. Does our country's health care system adequately support those with mental illness?
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