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Mental Health Equity

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Daniel E. Dawes, JD, DHL

Nelson J. Dunlap, JD

Octavio N. Martinez Jr., MD, MPH, MBA, DLFAPA

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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 CourseConnect—an 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 

  • Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more  

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Contents

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

Authors

Daniel E. Dawes, JD, DHL (Hon.), Professor of Health law, Policy, and Management; Senior Vice President of Global Health; Founding Dean, School of Global Health, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN

Nelson J. Dunlap, JD, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Determinants of Health; Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs; Vice Dean, School of Global Health, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN

Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., MD, MPH, MBA, DLFAPA, Senior Associate Vice President and Executive Director, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health; Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Chair for Faculty Academic Affairs, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School; Clinical Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work; and Faculty Affiliate of the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Suggested Courses:

  • Health Equity
  • Public Mental Health
  • Mental Health Services

Includes the following instructor materials:

  • LMS Common Cartridge - All Instructor Resources
  • Instructor's Manual
  • Test Bank
  • Chapter PowerPoints
  • Sample Syllabus

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Product Details
  • Release Date: September 23, 2025
  • Paperback / softback
  • 423 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 43
  • ISBN: 9780826180551
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826180599
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