This document discusses practical accommodations for mental health. It notes that 18.1% of adults and 20.1% of those aged 18-49 experience some form of mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. It discusses the challenges of finding therapists due to shortages and high costs, and the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The document promotes reducing stigma and increasing access to care through accommodations and addressing systemic problems.

1. Practical Accommodations for
Mental Health
Laura Ku
@pku2319

2. Caveat: I am not a
Psychologist

3. Hyperbole and a Half

4. Why?

6. Daily Report Online

7. wocintechchat.com

8. 18.1% of adults
National Institute of Mental Health

9. 20.1% of those 18-49
National Institute of Mental Health

12. STIGMA

19. KQED
Frustrated You Can’t Find A Therapist?
They’re Frustrated, Too

20. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

21. Commonwealth Fund

25. CHADD

38. wocintechchat.com

41. Ed Finkler
osmihelp.org

42. carbonfive.com
Thank You!
@pku2319 • laura@carbonfive.com
@carbonfive
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Also Thanks To:

43. References
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http://www.osmihelp.org