NYS Office of Mental Health Seeks to Address the Social Determinants That Affect Mental Health in Our Communities

• By: Ann M. Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• January 1st, 2021
• data collection, diversity, licensing, operations, policy, research, social determinants of health, training, winter 2021 issue
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A part of New York State’s strength lies in its diversity, which provides us with the wisdom of many different cultures from which we can all learn. But diversity is often accompanied by inexcusable inequity, as residents of some communities are exposed greater risk of health problems. The...