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Marc A Safran¹, Robert A Mays, Larke Nahme Huang

¹Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Mail Stop E-44, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. MSafran@cdc.gov

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Addressing mental health disparities is a national research priority. Developing a research agenda faces challenges like varied definitions and complex factors, but an interagency approach offers opportunities for progress.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Services Research
Mental Health Research

Background:

Mental health disparities are increasingly recognized as a critical issue.
The Federal Collaborative for Health Disparities Research identified mental health disparity as a key area for national attention.
Previous research has highlighted the complexity and multifaceted nature of mental health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the challenges and opportunities in creating a research agenda for mental health disparities in the U.S.
To describe an evolving interagency strategy for addressing mental health disparities.
To provide guidance for future research in this field.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on health disparities.
Analysis of the Federal Collaborative for Health Disparities Research's prioritization process.
Conceptual framework development for an interagency research agenda.

Main Results:

Key challenges include diverse definitions of mental health disparity and the heterogeneity of affected populations.
The complexity and interconnectedness of factors contributing to disparities present significant hurdles.
An interagency approach is being developed to coordinate research efforts.

Conclusions:

Developing a national research agenda for mental health disparities requires addressing definitional and population complexities.
Overcoming challenges necessitates a coordinated, interagency strategy.
Further research and guidance are crucial for effectively tackling mental health disparities.