Norquist G, Hyman SE. Advances in understanding and treating mental illness: implications for policy. Health Aff (Millwood). 1999 Sep-Oct; 18(5):32-47.

Citation

Norquist G, Hyman SE. 1999. Advances in understanding and treating mental illness: implications for policy. Health affairs (Project Hope). 18(5):32-47. Pubmed: 10495590

Abstract

Mental illnesses have a significant impact on public health and contribute to a substantial part of the disability of the general population. Recent research on understanding and treating such illnesses has produced data that can inform policymakers about how to improve the condition of persons who suffer from these illnesses. This paper discusses how this research can be used to inform policy decisions regarding the allocation of community treatment resources and what research is still needed.

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Steven Hyman, M.D.

Hyman Research

Steven Hyman is Director of the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute and Chair of the Schizophrenia Spectrum Biomarkers Consortium (SSBC), a consortium identifying objective biomarkers to enable better diagnosis of and treatment for schizophrenia and related illnesses.