Mental Health Equity
Daniel E. Dawes, JD, DHL
Nelson J. Dunlap, JD
Octavio N. Martinez Jr., MD, MPH, MBA, DLFAPA
Advance Mental Health Equity with Actionable, Justice-Focused Frameworks!
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Rooted in social justice, informed by evidence-based research and practice, this groundbreaking text equips students in public health, mental health, health policy, social work, and related fields with the tools to understand and challenge the root causes of inequity. Through a holistic, ecological lens, learners will explore real strategies, policies, and programs that are transforming the mental health system and gain the skills to lead meaningful change for underserved communities. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnectāan interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Discusses social, political, economic, and environmental drivers of mental health inequities in US and global populations
Builds real-world skills for designing equity-focused programs, policies, and system-level interventions
Includes learning objectives, case vignettes, and discussion questions throughout
Written by nationally recognized leaders in public health, law, medicine, psychology, health policy, and social justice
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Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Instructor Resources
PART I. PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH: EXAMINING THE ROOT CAUSES
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Mental Health Equity
Chapter 2. The Historiography of African American Experiences in Race and Mental Health Policy
Chapter 3. Invisible by Design
Chapter 4. Redlining and the Structural Conditions of Mental Health Equity
Chapter 5. The Link Between Racism and Mental Health
PART II. THE DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH EQUITY AND INEQUITIES
Chapter 6. The Economic Burden of Mental Health Inequities in the United States
Chapter 7. Social Determinants of Mental Health Equity
Chapter 8. Environmental Determinants of Mental Health Equity
Chapter 9. Biological and Genetic Determinants of Mental Health
Chapter 10. Political Determinants of Health Impact on Actualizing Mental Health Equity
Chapter 11. The Role of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith Communities in Addressing Mental Health Disparities
PART III. KEY INTERSECTIONAL ISSUES IMPACTING MENTAL HEALTH EQUITY
Chapter 12. Intersectional Drivers of Mental Health Inequities
Chapter 13. Gender Bias, Mental Health Inequities, and Health Justice
Chapter 14. The Relationship Between Mental Health and Violence: Unmasking the Myths
Chapter 15. Men's Mental Health and Aging: Utilizing a Health Equity Lens
PART IV. FROM THEORY TO POLICY
Chapter 16. Shaping State Policy to Address Mental Health Inequities
Chapter 17. Shaping Federal Policy to Address Mental Health Inequities
Chapter 18. The Role of Payment Policy in Achieving Mental Health Equity
PART V. FROM POLICY, TO PRACTICE, TO RESULTS
Chapter 19. Conceptual Approaches to Addressing the Political Determinants of Mental Health
Chapter 20. Ecological and Systemic Approaches to Advance Mental Health Equity
Chapter 21. Public Mental Health Research Considerations
Chapter 22. History, Hope, and Mental Well-Being: Equity-Centered Public Mental Health Considerations
Chapter 23. Innovative Models for Mental Health Equity
Chapter 24. Advancing Mental Health Equity Through Community Engagement
Chapter 25. Preparing Public and Behavioral Health Professionals for Leadership with Impact
Chapter 26. Global Mental Health and Well-Being
Chapter 27. Mental Health System Transformation and Future Considerations
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- Release Date: September 23, 2025
- Paperback / softback
- 423 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 43
- ISBN: 9780826180551
- eBook ISBN: 9780826180599



















