Despite having health insurance, a significant number of Americans face financial barriers when it comes to getting access to care and medication, according to a recent survey by the country’s largest pharmaceutical lobby. Drug companies often come under fire for the high cost of medication. But the survey – commissioned […]
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Mental healthcare for marginalized groups: Barriers to access
Individuals from minoritized ethnic communities are generally less likely to use mental healthcare services than the majority white population. Some of the reasons for disparities in mental health utilization by marginalized ethnic groups include provider discrimination, lack of adequate health insurance, high costs, limited access to quality care, stigma, mistrust […]