On Health Justice: Understanding Disparities in Mental Healthcare
In this episode, we speak with Justin A. Chen, M.D., M.P.H. about disparities in mental healthcare. Join us in a discussion that defines “health justice” and explores how our society views mental health and psychiatric care. Learn the causes behind limited access to mental health support and what patients, providers and the public can do to start to turn this around. Featured Speaker: Justin A. Chen, M.D., M.P.H. is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry, Vice Chair for Ambulatory Services, and Vice Chair for Health Justice at Weill Cornell Medicine Psychiatry. In these roles, Dr. Chen is responsible for overseeing and advancing behavioral health outpatient services to ensure the delivery of innovative high quality, patient-centered care that is accessible to the diverse populations of New York City and Westchester County.