The Role of Public Health in Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health and Mental Illness
Figure. A proposed model to illustrate the interactions of social determinants, interventions, and outcomes to promote mental health. This figure depicts 3 interlocking circles, labeled �social determinants,� �interventions,� and �outcomes.� In the overlapping area between �social determinants� and �interventions� and between �social determinants� and �outcomes� are the words �protective resilience factors.� At the intersection of all 3 circles is a balanced scale that represents mental health and emotional well-being. Each circle is also separately depicted with �spokes� leading to other circles. The smaller circles depict concepts that define the larger circles. The spokes for �social determinants� lead to �poverty,� �housing status,� �education,� �access to resources,� �institutionalization,� �social determinants of equity,� �stress,� and �physical health status.� The spokes for �interventions� lead to �social support,� �surveillance/research,� �cultural competency programs,� �public health information,� �evidence-based and community-defined approaches,� and �policy.� The spokes for �outcomes� lead to �morbidity,� �mortality,� �stigma,� �functioning,� �equity of services,� �well-being,� and �resilience.� |
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