Evaluating a Preliminary Care Coordination Plan

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One of the three health care issues related to the selected health care problem of mental health is lack of knowledge and awareness of mental health disorders, over and above, availability and accessibility of mental health services and resources. There is a lack of sufficient mental health literacy levels among a majority of affected individuals to facilitate recognition of particular disorders and their risk factors to enable help-seeking. Various studies show that certain populations, particularly young people, are unable to recognize symptoms of mental health illness and lack knowledge about the availability of help. Because mental health problems arise at a young age, the challenge of mental health illiteracy among adolescents and young adults is a serious concern for care coordinators focused on mental health improvement. Suppose people suffering from mental health issues are unable to recognize their condition or even know where or how to seek help. In that case, their symptoms will likely worsen, thereby making it harder for them to recover and lead a more contented and meaningful life.
The second health care issue concerns the social stigma associated with mental health problems. Although societal disapproval towards people with mental health disorders has significantly lowered over the years, there is still some stigma associated with mental illness or seeking help for eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. A national survey by the Centers for Disease Control showed that two-thirds of Americans believe that considerable stigma was linked to mental illness. Fifty percent of the respondents in the survey admitted that they would not welcome a mental health facility in their community (Carbonell et al., 2020). These negative and discriminatory attitudes make it difficult for those with a mental illness to seek help or even overcome their health condition and lead happy and meaningful lives. Unfortunately, the pressure of mental health stigma emanates mostly from the patient’s family members, friends, and coworkers. Stigma against mental illness is typically founded on personal, family, or social beliefs and is largely the consequence of a lack of awareness, perception, education, or fear. Discrimination against people with mental disorders is a serious concern for care coordinators because it results in negative social and health outcomes. Those who face stigma because of their mental health problems are unlikely to recover from their symptoms, be in long-term relationships, find a work placement, live in good housing, or be socially included in mainstream society.
The third concern relates to lack of transportation: the pursuit of good mental health services is inseparably linked to the affected individual’s ability to move freely and access community and health care resources. Unfortunately, due to financial hardships or the geographical location of the affected individual, a significant proportion of those suffering from mental health illness cannot access health care services or community resources. Transportation in rural ar...