Eliminating Behavioral Health Disparities and Improving Outcomes for Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations.
Integrated care holds promise for reducing mental health disparities for racial and ethnic minority groups, but studies are lacking. The authors consider critical components of effective integrated models for minority populations, including cultural and linguistic competence and a diverse workforce, and describe emerging best practices. To successfully implement integrated models into practice with minority populations will require guidance from communities, consumers and family members, and national experts.
Dr. Sanchez is with the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington (e-mail: ksanchez@uta.edu ). Mr. Ybarra and Dr. Martinez are with the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Austin, Texas. Dr. Chapa is with the National Hispanic Medical Association, Washington, D.C. Benjamin G. Druss, M.D., M.P.H., is editor of this column.
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Dr. Sanchez is with the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington (e-mail: ksanchez@uta.edu ). Mr. Ybarra and Dr. Martinez are with the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Austin, Texas. Dr. Chapa is with the National Hispanic Medical Association, Washington, D.C. Benjamin G. Druss, M.D., M.P.H., is editor of this column.
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Dr. Sanchez is with the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington (e-mail: ksanchez@uta.edu ). Mr. Ybarra and Dr. Martinez are with the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Austin, Texas. Dr. Chapa is with the National Hispanic Medical Association, Washington, D.C. Benjamin G. Druss, M.D., M.P.H., is editor of this column.
Teresa
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Dr. Sanchez is with the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington (e-mail: ksanchez@uta.edu ). Mr. Ybarra and Dr. Martinez are with the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Austin, Texas. Dr. Chapa is with the National Hispanic Medical Association, Washington, D.C. Benjamin G. Druss, M.D., M.P.H., is editor of this column.
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