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The horrific violence in Atlanta this week on Asian American women is unconscionable, could have been prevented, and reveals gaping holes in how we protect each other as a society.
As the 117th Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration begin their terms, they must identify why the current mental and behavioral health infrastructure does and will not work to meet the needs of millions, and push innovative and bold ideas that put people’s well-being first.
CLASP proposes a framework for Medicaid agencies to improve maternal mental health outcomes for women of color in a new report.
Isha Weerasinghe was quoted, saying that "poor support for mental health in many communities has been made worse during the pandemic. She cited a lack of connectedness due to isolation, economic hardships, increased stress due to police brutality and its impacts, and anti-Asian violence and bullying."
Isha Weerasinghe's article about the importance of providing culturally relevant mental health services to mothers of color was republished.
Isha Weerasinghe shares her story on the importance of providing culturally relevant mental health services to mothers of color.
Isha Weerasinghe was quoted on how Medicaid and Medicare cuts would make it difficult for people in poverty to access mental health services.
"According to Isha Weerasinghe, a senior policy analyst focused on mental health for the Center for Law and Social Policy, undermining Medicaid and Medicare will 'deter states from providing depression screening and preventive services that maintain and improve mental health. This will be devastating for populations in poverty, particularly people of color, who are most likely to be insured by Medicaid, and would increase racial disparities of mental health.'"
The Senate has passed the Opioid Response Act, which focuses on trauma experienced by infants, young people, women, and families.
Isha Weerasinghe was quoted in this article: Undermining Medicaid and Medicare will “deter states from providing depression screening and preventive services that maintain and improve mental health. This will be devastating for populations in poverty, particularly people of color, who are most likely to be insured by Medicaid, and would increase racial disparities of mental health.”