91 |
202.0 |
Index |
4.4.16 |
4.0 |
HD |
Healthcare Delivery |
13.0 |
MBH |
Mental & Behavioral Healthcare |
Mental and behavioral healthcare is the provision and facilitation of access to medical and mental/behavioral health services including: medical treatment, substance abuse treatment, stress management, and medication with the intent to restore and improve the resilience and sustainability of health, mental and behavioral health, and social services networks. It includes access to information regarding available mass care services for at-risk individuals and the entire affected population. |
M800 |
Percent of the state’s population not living in an HRSA Mental Health Professional Shortage Area |
Following an emergency event, individuals, families, and disaster responders may experience distress and anxiety about safety, health, and recovery and may require mental and behavioral health assistance, specifically calling on social workers' unique skills and training. The measure reflects a state's capacity to cope with its citizens' mental health needs. |
U.S. Census & Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). |
U.S. Census Bureau and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) data analyzed by PMO personnel. |
2015—2017, 2019 |
The measure data is estimated based on matching U. S. Census area definitions with the geographic boundaries for HRSA Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. |