Decorative
Report

Advancing Innovative Treatments for Mental Health Care

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Christina Dialynas

Associate Director, Public Health, Milken Institute Health
Christina Dialynas is an associate director on the Public Health team of MI Health. Prior, Christina worked on the Milken Institute’s Business and Program Development team as their project manager.
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Madelyn McLaughlin

Associate, Public Health, Milken Institute Health
Madelyn McLaughlin is an associate on the public health team at the Milken Institute.
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Jason Richie

Director, Public Health
Jason Richie is a director on the public health team at MI Health, focusing on mental health.
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Anita Gupta

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Anesthesiology & Critical Care
Topics
Health
Health Care Delivery
Mental Health
Public Health
Employer Advocacy and Leadership
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Key Takeaways

  • Examines key barriers that have stymied mental health treatment options, including stigma, inequitable resources, inequitable access, and both financial and regulatory hurdles. 

  • Outlines action steps for four key stakeholders, including health care providers, investors in mental health treatments, policymakers, and tele- and digital health services, to dismantle these barriers and close the mental health treatment gap.

  • Is the result of analysis of insights and lessons learned informed by expert interviews, survey results, and secondary research.

More than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime. There is a tremendous gap between the number of Americans struggling with a mental health condition and those who seek and are able to obtain support and treatment. Furthermore, those treatments can often be costly or difficult to access and might only address symptoms, rather than the underlying causes of mental health conditions. Breaking down barriers to quality, accessible, affordable mental health care by advancing innovation and adopting a whole-person approach to address root causes can revolutionize the mental health treatment landscape. Examining opportunities for investment, policy change, and innovation can provide a roadmap for improving mental health outcomes and fostering a healthier society.

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