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Struggle and solidarity : seven stories of how Americans fought for their mental health through federal legislation
Title
Struggle and solidarity : seven stories of how Americans fought for their mental health through federal legislation / edited by Michael T. Compton, M.D., M.P.H., Marc W. Manseau, M.D., M.P.H.
ISBN
9781615372386
1615372385
9781615374052
Edition
First edition.
Publication
Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Association Publishing, [2023]
Physical Description
x, 241 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary
"Struggle and Solidarity presents seven key pieces of federal legislation and demonstrates how public policies-even when not explicitly mental health related-can shape social determinants and improve mental health"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
Seven stories of how Americans fought for their mental health through federal legislation
Other formats
Online version: Struggle and solidarity First edition. Washington : American Psychiatric Association Publishing, [2023]
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 03, 2023
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Fixing the "Endlessly Revolving Door" : How Laws Impact Social Determinants and Thus Mental Health / Marc W. Manseau, Michael T. Compton
Saving Farmers and Striving for Food Security : The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 / Michael T. Compton, Julie C. Suarez
From Worker Exploitation to Union Solidarity : The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 / Flávio Casoy, Marc W. Manseau
A Stay Against Financial Catastrophe : The Social Security Act of 1935 / Caroline L. Bersak, Matthew Wolfe
Clearing the Air for Mental Health : The Clean Air Act of 1963 / Benson S. Ku, Elizabeth Haase
Still on the Road to Freedom : The Civil Rights Act of 1964 / Daniel Neghassi, Taiwo P. Alonge
The Times They Are A-Changin' : The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 / Rebecca A. Powers
Remodeling and Breaking New Ground : The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 / Jacob M. Izenberg, Brie A. Garner, Andrew T. Turk
Learning From History's Lessons : How Mental Health Professionals Can Participate in Policy Change / Michael T. Compton, Marc W. Manseau.
Subjects
Subjects (Medical)
Social Determinants of Health - legislation & jurisprudence.
Legislation as Topic.
Also listed under
American Psychiatric Association, issuing body.
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