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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-07-2017 | Original Article

The Healthcare Needs of Latinos with Serious Mental Illness and the Potential of Peer Navigators

Authors: Patrick W. Corrigan, Alessandra Torres, Juana L. Lara, Lindsay Sheehan, Jonathon E. Larson

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Latinos with serious mental illness get sick and die much younger than other adults. In this paper, we review findings of a community based participatory research project meant to identify important healthcare needs, barriers to these needs, solutions to the barriers, and the promise of peer navigators as a solution. Findings from focus groups reflected general concerns of people with mental illness (e.g., insurance, engagement, accessibility) and Latinos with serious mental illness (e.g., immigration, language, and family). Feedback and analyses especially focused on the potential of peer navigators. Implications of these findings for integrated care of Latinos with serious mental illness are discussed.

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Title: The Healthcare Needs of Latinos with Serious Mental Illness and the Potential of Peer Navigators
Authors: Patrick W. Corrigan
Alessandra Torres
Juana L. Lara
Lindsay Sheehan
Jonathon E. Larson
Publication date: 01-07-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-016-0737-2

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