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Scenario

When economic barriers make mental health care practically impossible

My son needs therapy for his behavior but the only providers covered by Medicaid are an hour away and I work three jobs and cannot take time off

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Structural inequities are masquerading as personal choices in accessing basic mental health support.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health across cultures — stigma and access?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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