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Serious Psychological Distress (SPD), an indicator of mental illness, is on the rise in California. From 2014 to 2018, the percentage of adults in California with SPD increased by 41.6%, from 7.7% to 10.9%. Using 2014–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this brief evaluates the impact of the social determinants of mental health inequities across a five-year period to understand the upward trend of SPD in California.
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PDF) Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
Safa Salem - Columbus-Athens Schweitzer Fellow - The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
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Firooz KABIR, PhD Student, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, UCLA
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PDF) Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
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Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
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PDF) Uncovering Unique Challenges: Variation in Unmet Mental Health Needs Among Asian Ethnic Groups in California
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State Leaders Should Prioritize LGBTQ+ Californians' Mental Health - California Budget and Policy Center
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State Leaders Should Prioritize LGBTQ+ Californians' Mental Health - California Budget and Policy Center
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Imelda PADILLA-FRAUSTO, Research Scientist, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, UCLA, Center for Health Policy Research
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PDF) Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
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PDF) Serious Psychological Distress on the Rise Among Adults in California
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Imelda PADILLA-FRAUSTO, Research Scientist, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, UCLA, Center for Health Policy Research
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