AHA - American Hospital Association

07/17/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2024 14:44

AHA podcast: Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Access to quality mental and physical health services can be a complex challenge, but for individuals of color and people with severe or chronic mental illnesses, finding treatment can be exceptionally hard. Tracey Lavallias, executive director of behavioral health at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, discusses potential solutions to make access easier for patients, including cultural competency training, medical interpreter services, and most importantly, integration of mental and physical health services. LISTEN NOW