In this discussion, you will explore the current state of mental health and mental illness in the United States. Unlike in prior discussions, where a discussion question was provided, you are tasked with developing a question for discussion that you will provide to the class. Think critically, reflect on the lesson materials provided in this unit, and develop one question that you want to present to the class. In developing this question, be certain to supply an explanation as to why you believe this is a critical point of discussion.
Read each of the following reports:
The Doctor is Out: Continuing Disparities in Access to Mental and Physical Health Care
Preparing for the Unimaginable: How Chiefs Can Safeguard Officer Mental Health Before and After Mass Casualty Events 300 words explanation
As the lesson materials show, the state of mental health treatment and servicing is in a dire state, particularly when you look at rural areas.
In this final activity, you will create a 2-page brief depicting the state of mental health in your local community, capacity to respond, and a list of recommendations to improve local capacity. To complete the list of recommendations, you will need to complete an inventory of the mental health services provided within your local community. In creating this inventory, supply the name, methods of contact, hours of operation, and indicate the range of mental and behavioral health services offered.
The specific steps are as follows:
Conduct independent research on mental health services provided within your local community.
Create an inventory of the mental health services provided within your local community. In creating this inventory, include the following information:
Name of the provider
Methods of contact
Hours of operation
Specific mental and behavioral health services offered