Mental Health Equity - by Daniel E Dawes & Nelson J Dunlap & Octavio N Martinez Jr (Paperback)

About the Book

"In every chapter of this first-of-its-kind textbook, readers will be guided through some of the most prescient themes in mental health equity by researchers, scholars, and luminaries from across the United States who have been working tirelessly to highlight and address the problems as well as develop and implement solutions to the mental health crisis affecting population groups. Each chapter includes thought-provoking discussion questions that will not only confirm the substance of the material but will charge the reader to consider their world view and their role in achievement of mental health equity. While the pursuit of mental health equity is a calling that all can respond to, this text is designed to serve as an introduction to the field of mental health equity for some, and to enhance the research considerations for others. For many undergraduate students, the history, concepts, and frameworks discussed in this text may be new information that will hopefully trigger a desire for deeper instruction. For graduate students and other professionals already familiar with the field, the groundbreaking research, frameworks, and models provided in this text should elucidate the continued importance and necessity of mental health equity while also serving as a springboard for novel research and collaborations"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Mental Health Equity is the first comprehensive textbook to explore the drivers of mental health inequities in the United States and the innovative strategies being used to advance equity through programs and policies. Ideal for students in public health, mental health, health policy, social work, medicine, allied health, and psychology, this groundbreaking text takes a holistic, ecological approach to addressing historically overlooked public health challenges, empowering learners to understand and combat mental health disparities.

The book examines the historical and structural conditions influencing public mental health, including the impacts of racism, redlining, and policy development. Further, it investigates the diverse determinants of mental health equity--social, economic, environmental, biological, and political--highlighting their interconnected roles in perpetuating inequities. It also explores the role that the compounding effects of intersectionality play, the importance of actionable frameworks, state and federal policy initiatives, and payment strategies are for advancing mental health equity. Integrating theory with practice, offering innovative models, global perspectives, and practical tools for community engagement and systemic transformation, Mental Health Equity provides a detailed call to action. This inspiring book is for compassionate leaders, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates who support population health and who strive to counter the persistent inequities affecting millions of Americans. Purchase includes online access via Springer Publishing Connect(TM).

Key Features:

• Presents real-world applications to groundbreaking frameworks such as intersectionality, political determinants of health, and anti-racism
• Provides clearly defined learning objectives, engaging discussion questions, and important case vignettes illustrating challenges of persistent mental health inequities
• Brings together perspectives from diverse and notable leaders of public health, medicine, psychology, health policy, law, and social justice
• Qualified instructors have access to expanded Instructor Resources featuring chapter PowerPoints, a Sample Syllabus, Test banks, an Instructor Manual with learning activities for each chapter, and additional resources to supplement students' dynamic learning and interaction with the text