I was oblivious to the importance of health care, and how access to it is almost a privilege, until last semester in my Fundamentals of Health Systems, Leadership and Policy course. Our discussions on health care costs, access to care, and quality of care were quite eye opening. It was in this course that I […]
Entries from March 2, 2021
HealthCare Systems: U.S. VS UK
March 2, 2021 · No Comments · Health Care Systems
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Stigma about Mental Health in the Black Communities
March 2, 2021 · No Comments · Mental Health
Stigmas in Black Communities towards Mental Health In black communities, there are many barriers to the lack of mental health treatment. These barriers include lack of access to care, transportation issues, lack of trust for the providers, and stigmas that are associated with mental illness. There is a prevalence of mental health issues within […]
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Global Mental Health: Recommendations for Action
March 2, 2021 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health illness is a largely neglected and invisible illness. Its symptoms are not detected by general blood tests and it is not communicable. Mental illness does not get passed on from one person to another, yet its impact is global, specifically in the poor and disadvantaged communities. The World Health Organization is urging governments […]
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Global Mental Health: Raise Awareness & Reach Out
March 1, 2021 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health disorders are increasingly being recognized as a major cause of the global burden of disease, particularly among adolescents. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24 in the United States (CDC 2010). The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that 79% of global suicides occurs in low- and […]
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