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National Minority Health MonthApril 20, 2018

Research to Improve Minority Mental Health

PCORI-funded projects seek to reduce barriers and improve quality of care for African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and others.

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Making Shared Decision Making a Part of Care

Shared Decision Making as a Part of Care

Shared decision making is a process that involves patient and clinician input to choose treatments for better outcomes.
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Community members review findings of a PCORI-funded study of approaches to improving depression care. (Photo courtesy of Community Partners in Care)

Partnering on Treating Depression

This study finds that community engagement in care improves outcomes for people with depression in low-income areas.

PCORI Funds Research to Help Patients Choose Healthcare Options That Best Meet Their Needs

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Data spotlight on mental/behavioral health - top subconditions studied by number of projects: Depression (38) Substance abuse (21) Anxiety (including PTSD) (17) Bipolar disorder (16) Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders (11) Neurodevelopmental disorders (including autism and ADHD) (6)

PCORI's Mental Health Portfolio

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About 20 percent of US adults have some form of mental illness. PCORI-funded studies aim to help patients choose the best healthcare options.