Breaking Down Barriers: An Intersectional Approach to Mental Healthcare Access
What happens when a patient needs mental health care but can’t afford it? What if they have to overcome stigmas in their spiritual or cultural communities? How should we approach addressing these issues? This breakout trip will embark on an in-depth exploration of barriers to mental health care access in the city of Boston. Our goal will be to explore barriers to access from a socioeconomic, racial, and cultural lens. We plan on working with medical professionals, faith groups, and policymakers to learn about where gaps exist in access and what solutions are being sought out.