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True or false:
People with mental health problems are more likely to be in problem debt
True
What percent of special education students receive expulsion?
64%
True or false
People in the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to attempt or commit suicide than people who are heterosexual.
True
About how many veterans are considered at risk of homelessness?
About 1.4 million veterans
In 2011, how much did the United States spend on mental health treatment?
$113 billion or 5.6 percent of the national health-care spending
(According to the journal Health Affairs)
Nationally, what is the drop-out rate of students affected by emotional, behavioral, and other mental health issues?
40%
A study done in 2019 showed that 84% of LGBTQ+ youth wanted counseling from a mental health care professional.
What percent did not receive the counseling they wanted?
hint: it is between 50%-70%
54%
The mental health crisis is a major dilemma for a growing number of Americans.
About what percentage of Americans are uninsured for mental health services?
About 20% of Americans
Out of the 15.7 million Americans who received mental health care, what percent listed themselves as the main payer for the services?
25%
According to one survey that looked at those services from 2005 to 2009.
What are some ways teachers could accommodate students with mental health issues?
Give two reasons why people in the LGBTQ+ community would have fear going to a mental health care professional.
Being discriminated/harassed against
Being outed on purpose or accident by the professional
Lack of cultural competence
These are some examples
Do Veterans Affairs (VA) take care of homeless veterans?
To a certain extent, yes
Mental health care is pricey, with 45 percent of the untreated citing cost as a barrier. For the majority of those who did seek outpatient treatment, what was the range for out-of-pocket costs?
Example: $10-$100
Hint: 1st number is triple digits, 2nd number is 4 digits
$100 and $5,000
What percentage of students won't receive therapy, medication, or counseling?
80% of the nearly 5 million affected
In a study done in 2019 stated, __% of LGBTQ+ youth did not want to seek help from a professional because they already have had a bad experience.
What percent?
hint: it is between 15%-50%
22%
What can people do to help veterans that are homeless?
determine the need in your community, involve others, participate in local homeless coalitions, make a donation, contact your elected officials.
A study from 2018 revealed the 74% of Americans do not believe services are accessible for everyone, and 47% believe options are limited.
What are 4 perceived barriers in Americans’ ability to seek mental health treatment?
1. High Cost and Insufficient Insurance Coverage
2. Limited Options and Long Waits
3. Lack of Awareness
4. Social Stigma
What are some reasons students do not seek help?
Help isn't available, fear of the counselor telling parents, no insurance (cannot afford), not supported by family, fear of the stigma, previous treatment has failed, etc.
What should healthcare professionals do to help people in the community?
Understanding the community and do not stereotype
Be aware of specific of LGBTQ+ challenges (ex. outing out or discrimination)
Be aware of clients that may not have a good support system
What seems to work best for homeless veterans?
community-based, non-profit, transitional housing, structured substance-free environments