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It Is Time to Transform U.S. Mental Health Care

RAND health policy researcher Ryan McBain presents reasons why now is the right time to address problems in the U.S. mental health system, including the increased need for care resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and bi-partisan agreement that improvements are needed.

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Transforming the U.S. Mental Health System
The United States is at a time of promise for historic transformation in mental health care. This report describes the landscape of mental health in the United States, identifies opportunities for change, and makes evidence-based recommendations for a path forward.
Jan 11, 2021
Mental Health Systems Solutions Explorer
This tool, designed by RAND researchers, helps connect mental health systems, policy leaders, and decisionmakers with resources and evidence-based solutions that could help transform the complex mental health landscape in the United States.
Jan 11, 2021
How to Transform Mental Health Care in the United States
With scientific advances, Medicaid expansion, and political consensus on the importance of improving mental health, the time is ripe for transforming the U.S. mental health system. This will mean structural reforms that address patients' challenges in finding, accessing, and receiving high-quality and timely care.
Jan 11, 2021
What Works in Preventing the Development of Depression and Anxiety in Children
Mental health problems have been increasingly recognized as one of the most significant health concerns for children and adolescents in developed countries. But the quality of existing evaluations can make drawing conclusions about what works in preventing the development of anxiety and/or depression in children difficult.
Feb 9, 2021