Journal Article
This study aimed to examine whether changes in mental health services use under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) differed in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (MHPSAs) versus non-MHPSAs. Multiple waves of data from the California Health Interview Survey (2011–2018) were analyzed.
Journal Article
This study aimed to examine whether changes in mental health services use under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) differed in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (MHPSAs) versus non-MHPSAs. Multiple waves of data from the California Health Interview Survey (2011–2018) were analyzed.
Policy Brief
Understanding the role of housing as a determinant of mental health is crucial to developing new policies and strategies to address not only the housing, but also mental health challenges facing many people in California. This policy brief utilized data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to examine the relationship between housing insecurity and mental health among the California adult population.
Policy Brief
Understanding the role of housing as a determinant of mental health is crucial to developing new policies and strategies to address not only the housing, but also mental health challenges facing many people in California. This policy brief utilized data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to examine the relationship between housing insecurity and mental health among the California adult population.
Policy Brief
A public health approach that focuses on prevention and early intervention can inform policies, programs, and services that address socioeconomic inequities and issues of access and unmet need for mental health care services. Prior analyses on psychological distress in California have shown that women are more likely than men to experience serious psychological distress (SPD).
Policy Brief
A public health approach that focuses on prevention and early intervention can inform policies, programs, and services that address socioeconomic inequities and issues of access and unmet need for mental health care services. Prior analyses on psychological distress in California have shown that women are more likely than men to experience serious psychological distress (SPD).
Policy Brief
Serious Psychological Distress (SPD), an indicator of mental illness, is on the rise in California. From 2014 to 2018, the percentage of adults in California with SPD increased by 41.6%, from 7.7% to 10.9%. Using 2014–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this brief evaluates the impact of the social determinants of mental health inequities across a five-year period to understand the upward trend of SPD in California.
Policy Brief
Serious Psychological Distress (SPD), an indicator of mental illness, is on the rise in California. From 2014 to 2018, the percentage of adults in California with SPD increased by 41.6%, from 7.7% to 10.9%. Using 2014–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this brief evaluates the impact of the social determinants of mental health inequities across a five-year period to understand the upward trend of SPD in California.
Policy Brief
Studies of unmet mental health service needs have typically focused on populations requiring intensive services, such as individuals with serious psychological distress (SPD). Such efforts are critical, as these are often individuals with severe mental health challenges.
Policy Brief
Studies of unmet mental health service needs have typically focused on populations requiring intensive services, such as individuals with serious psychological distress (SPD). Such efforts are critical, as these are often individuals with severe mental health challenges.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet summarizes key policy recommendations from a six-county study of public mental health services for older adults in California. This is the first study to assess whether MHSA-funded services meet the complex needs and address the recovery goals of older adults with mental illness by supporting an Older Adult System of Care (OASOC). For more information on this evaluation, and to see all related publications, please visit: www.healthpolicy.ucla.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet summarizes key policy recommendations from a six-county study of public mental health services for older adults in California. This is the first study to assess whether MHSA-funded services meet the complex needs and address the recovery goals of older adults with mental illness by supporting an Older Adult System of Care (OASOC). For more information on this evaluation, and to see all related publications, please visit: www.healthpolicy.ucla.
Policy Brief
In 2009, nearly 2.4 million adults in California reported having seriously thought about suicide during their lifetimes. Among these adults, more than half a million had thought seriously about suicide sometime during the past year. Members of sexual minorities were almost three times as likely as all adults in California to have had suicidal thoughts during the past year.
Policy Brief
In 2009, nearly 2.4 million adults in California reported having seriously thought about suicide during their lifetimes. Among these adults, more than half a million had thought seriously about suicide sometime during the past year. Members of sexual minorities were almost three times as likely as all adults in California to have had suicidal thoughts during the past year.
Policy Brief
More than 1 million California women 18 years or older (7.6 percent) reported experiencing symptoms associated with serious psychological distress in 2009, according this policy brief from the Public Health Institute (PHI) co-authored by Center Faculty Associate Roberta Wyn.
Policy Brief
More than 1 million California women 18 years or older (7.6 percent) reported experiencing symptoms associated with serious psychological distress in 2009, according this policy brief from the Public Health Institute (PHI) co-authored by Center Faculty Associate Roberta Wyn.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet, published in conjunction with a related report on the mental health status of California's adult population, describes key definitions for "mental health need" and "mental health treatment" and provides a region and county-by-county table of the number of all adults, adults less than 200% FPL, and adults with public health insurance coverage in California with mental health needs.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet, published in conjunction with a related report on the mental health status of California's adult population, describes key definitions for "mental health need" and "mental health treatment" and provides a region and county-by-county table of the number of all adults, adults less than 200% FPL, and adults with public health insurance coverage in California with mental health needs.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet, published in conjunction with a related report on the mental health status of California's adult population, describes key definitions for "mental health need" and "mental health treatment" and provides a region and county-by-county table of the number of all adults, adults less than 200% FPL, and adults with public health insurance coverage in California with mental health needs.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet, published in conjunction with a related report on the mental health status of California's adult population, describes key definitions for "mental health need" and "mental health treatment" and provides a region and county-by-county table of the number of all adults, adults less than 200% FPL, and adults with public health insurance coverage in California with mental health needs.