Award-winning psychiatrist Koock Jung was the proprietor of the Psychotherapy Center in Queensbury, New York, where he supervised the work of social workers in practice. A dedicated professional, Koock Jung was a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
APA has several programs aimed at improving access to mental health services among minorities and underrepresented populations. The organization hosts conferences and meetings that tackle advanced treatments to these populations while raising awareness on the mental health issues specifically affecting them.
According to APA, quality care is inaccessible because many minorities are uninsured or underinsured and do not receive mental health service support through safety-net settings. Other reasons for this include the general lack of awareness or cultural stigma on mental health. This is worrying considering the consequences of mental illness among minorities are long-lasting. Through programs that benefit minorities, APA hopes to bridge the gap in access to mental health care among these populations.
APA has several programs aimed at improving access to mental health services among minorities and underrepresented populations. The organization hosts conferences and meetings that tackle advanced treatments to these populations while raising awareness on the mental health issues specifically affecting them.
According to APA, quality care is inaccessible because many minorities are uninsured or underinsured and do not receive mental health service support through safety-net settings. Other reasons for this include the general lack of awareness or cultural stigma on mental health. This is worrying considering the consequences of mental illness among minorities are long-lasting. Through programs that benefit minorities, APA hopes to bridge the gap in access to mental health care among these populations.
