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The Effects of State Parity Laws on the Use of Mental Health Care

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Topics: Legislation (State & Local) | Mental Health | Parity | State Data

This study found that state mental health parity laws expanded treatment access for individuals with mild mental health problems but had no significant impact on those with more severe mental health care needs. 

Harris, K. M., Carpenter, C., & Bao, Y. (2006). The effects of state parity laws on the use of mental health care. Medical Care, 44(6), 499-505.* *Note: No abstract link is available for this citation. 

Authors: Katherine M. Harris, Christopher Carpenter, Yuhua Bao.


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