Translating Between the Social and Political Determinants of Health-View Presentation

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The session focuses on the integration of social determinants of health into healthcare policy, particularly mental health. Presenters, including health policy advisors and former state-level policymakers, discuss their experiences and insights.<br /><br />Key objectives of this session include understanding the impact of social factors on mental health and translating these insights into actionable public policy. Presenters share their backgrounds and how they contribute to healthcare policy development. They emphasize that effective policy-making results from collaboration among various stakeholders: clinicians, lawmakers, and community members.<br /><br />A significant portion of the discussion revolves around 988, a 24/7 mental health crisis line in the U.S. It highlights the systemic changes needed to address mental health emergencies outside of law enforcement’s traditional role, drawing parallels to historical developments in emergency medical services. The importance of sustained funding and insurance coverage to make 988 a reliable resource is underscored.<br /><br />The session also covers adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, which can lead to long-term health impacts. The ACEs Aware Initiative in California is shared as a comprehensive approach to address these through public health campaigns, trauma-informed training, and cross-sector collaboration to improve health equity and resilience.<br /><br />Audience engagement is encouraged through interactive polling and questions, revealing interest in political engagement and advocacy. Attendees are encouraged to participate in advocacy efforts and policy development through organized forums like APA’s advocacy conference and state-level initiatives. The session concludes with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and the continual need to advocate for systemic changes to improve health outcomes.

Keywords

social determinants of health

mental health policy

988 crisis line

healthcare policy integration

adverse childhood experiences

toxic stress

health equity

trauma-informed training

public health campaigns

interdisciplinary collaboration

policy advocacy

systemic changes