Local Health Department Engagement in Access to Mental Health Services and Mental Health Policy or Advocacy Activities.
Abraham Deng AterSushma KurellaGulzar H ShahKristie C WaterfieldPublished in: Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP (2022)
Levels of engagement in mental health policy or advocacy activities among LHDs were low and varied by LHD characteristics. Intervention strategies may include encouraging LHDs to actively engage in mental health activities, participating in Public Health Accreditation Board accreditation program, and incentivizing mental health workforce retention.